Internal Radiation Therapy Types

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What is internal radiation therapy used for?

To implant or introduce a radioactive substance into the body (correct)
To remove a radioactive substance from the body
To diagnose cancer
To introduce a non-radioactive substance into the body

What is a characteristic of internal radiation therapy?

It involves external radiation beams
It involves implanting a radioactive substance into the body (correct)
It involves taking a pill to kill cancer cells
It involves surgery to remove a tumor

What is the main difference between types of internal radiation therapy?

The method of introducing the radioactive substance (correct)
The type of cancer being treated
The dosage of radiation used
The age of the patient

What is NOT a goal of internal radiation therapy?

To introduce a non-radioactive substance into the body (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many types of internal radiation therapy are there?

Two or more (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way radiation can help in combating cancer?

By killing cancer cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of radiation in cancer treatment?

To slow the spread of the disease (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of radiation on cancer cells?

It kills them (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can radiation prevent or slow in cancer treatment?

The spread of cancer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of radiation in cancer treatment?

To kill cancer cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated time frame for an event to occur after the initiation of treatment?

4 weeks (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why may a more rapid delivery of treatment be needed?

To keep pace with the rapid growth of tumor cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern regarding the growth of tumor cells?

Their rapid growth rate (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the rapid growth of tumor cells on treatment?

A more rapid delivery of treatment is required (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the growth of tumor cells and the delivery of treatment?

The growth of tumor cells requires a more rapid delivery of treatment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of continuous low dose irradiation?

It synchronizes the cell cycle (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of brachytherapy?

It causes inhomogeneity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of continuous low dose irradiation on sublethal damage?

It allows repair (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of continuous low dose irradiation?

It is a continuous irradiation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between continuous low dose irradiation and the cell cycle?

It synchronizes the cell cycle (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of radiation therapy in cancer treatment?

Achieving complete remission (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common concern about radiation therapy?

The cost of the treatment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do some people experience in relation to radiation therapy?

Anxiety and concern (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant aspect of radiation therapy?

Its various uses in treating cancer (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of radiation therapy?

The high cost of the treatment (B) Signup and view all the answers

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