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Types Of Radiation
Health Encyclopedia: Radiation Sickness
Radiation sickness is illness and symptoms resulting from excessive exposure to radiation. Exposure may be accidental or intentional (as in
Alternative Names
Radiation poisoning
Considerations
There are two basic types of radiation: ionizing and nonionizing.
Nonionizing radiation comes in the form of light, radio waves, microwaves and radar. This kind of radiation usually does not cause tissue damage.
Ionizing radiat...
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Expert & Community Posts
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Health Guide
Breast Cancer Radiation Treatment
RadiationRadiation therapy uses x-rays to kill cancer cells or to shrink the size of a tumor in the breast or surrounding tissue. Radiation therapy after mastectomy can reduce local recurrences in... Read more »Frequently Asked Questions
...If they do, the lenses may need to be removed.Radiation cataracts can develop after exposure to some types of radiation.How is a cataract detected?Cataract is detected through a comprehensive eye... Read more »Types of Breast Cancer: Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
...factors determined by the pathologist, who’ll examine the cancer cells removed), you will likely have radiation therapy if you had a lumpectomy, to ensure that even a single cell won’t... Read more »Breast Reconstruction FAQs: Is There a "Best" Choice After Mastectomy?
...body tissue reconstruction. They’re stiffer, and don’t hang the same as your other breast. Having radiation after getting an implant can increase the risk of complications with the implant.... Read more »Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Radiation Treatments
RadiationRadiation is commonly used to treat indolent lymphomas. The dose administered ranges from 35 - 50 Gy and depends on a number of factors: The type of lymphoma, the age of the patient, whether... Read more »Images
Medications
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