2006-08-25 18:47:45 · 4 answers · asked by richardjereos 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
When my wife was going through her cancer surgery, I went downstairs to the lobby and found a younger doctor talking to an older doctor. They didn't see me at first, and the young doctor asked why they still use radiation treatments on cancer patients when they KNOW that they CAUSE cancer. The older doctor looked around, saw me listening, and scolded the younger doctor, telling him to NEVER discuss that in front of patients. You tell me.
Love, Hope, & Peace,
Cal-el & Swissy
2006-08-25 18:52:07 · answer #1 · answered by Prodigal Son 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
One type of machine that is used for radiation therapy is called a linear accelerator. This machine uses accelerates electrons to produce high-energy radiation for treatment. High-energy rays may also come from a machine that contains a radioactive substance such as cobalt-60. Some people call this cobalt therapy but it is only one of several different kinds of radiation therapy.
Please see the webpages for more details on Radiation therapy.
2006-08-25 19:52:36 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pay no attention to the first answer. Cobalt is a source of radiation used in place of x-ray in treatment of cancer the source being radioactive Cobalt 60.
2006-08-26 02:38:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure of the spelling. but yes. Some areas of the body such as the lungs can lengthen the patients lifespan. It's a 'bandaid' it's not a cure unfortunately. Interesting huh? Something that causes cancer to treat cancer.
2006-08-25 18:52:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋