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In order to give normal cells time to heal and reduce side effects, radiation treatments are often given in small doses over a six or seven week period

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How is radiation spread?

yes... EX) the explosion from the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki wasn't the only thing that caused damage, radiation spread to surrounding areas and caused transmutations in people which can lead to cancer, etc.


What treatments would you get if you were in ancient Rome?

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What is another name for the atom bomb disease?

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How successful where the treatments for the black death?

the treatments for the black death was not helpful it would only make it worse or slow the cure in your body.

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