In internal radiation therapy a source of radioactivity is surgically placed inside the body near the cancer
There are two main types of radiation: External Radiation External radiation is the most common type of radiation, typically given after lumpectomy and sometimes, mastectomy. Internal Radiation Internal radiation is a less common method of giving radiation. It is being studied for use after lumpectomy.
Ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays, X-rays, and some types of particles, can harm internal organs by damaging their cells and causing mutations that may lead to cancer. Exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation can also cause immediate effects, such as radiation sickness and organ failure.
Alpha radiation is considered an internal hazard only because its low penetration power limits its ability to penetrate the skin. However, if alpha-emitting materials are ingested or inhaled, they can cause significant harm to internal organs.
Alpha radiation is the most dangerous if swallowed because it is highly ionizing and can cause significant damage to internal organs. It has a short range in tissue, making it more harmful than beta or gamma radiation if ingested.
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Cosmic radiation External terrestrial and internal radiation
The advantage of internal radiation therapy is that it concentrates the radiation near the cancer and lessens the chance of damage to normal cells
Internal radiation therapy
Patients receiving internal radiation therapy do become temporarily radioactive
Radiation therapy is delivered via external radiation or via internal radiation therapy (the implantation/injection of radioactive substances).
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internal conversion
There are two main types of radiation: External Radiation External radiation is the most common type of radiation, typically given after lumpectomy and sometimes, mastectomy. Internal Radiation Internal radiation is a less common method of giving radiation. It is being studied for use after lumpectomy.
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