Which is a type of radiation source that can be implanted?
a. Fluoroscopy
b. Brachytherapy
c. Intraperitoneal
d. Subclavian
ANS: B
Brachytherapy is the short-range treatment for many cancers. It uses tiny titanium cylinders that contain a radioactive isotope. They are implanted and deliver a dose of radiation from the inside out that kills cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
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