Question 6 a) Explain the general advantages in the use of radiopharmaceuticals for treatment as opposed to irradiation using external sources of radiation. b) Relate these advantages to explain why radiopharmaceuticals are often used in the treatment of i) prostate cancer (brachytherapy) ii) thyroid cancer (iodine-131 treatment)

Question 6 a) Explain the general advantages in the use of radiopharmaceuticals for treatment as opposed to irradiation using external sources of radiation. b) Relate these advantages to explain why radiopharmaceuticals are often used in the treatment of i) prostate cancer (brachytherapy) ii) thyroid cancer (iodine-131 treatment)

Principles Of Radiographic Imaging: An Art And A Science

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337711067

Author:Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler, Vesna Balac

Publisher:Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler, Vesna Balac

Chapter40: Nuclear Medicine And Molecular Imaging

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13RQ

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