Which Statement About Therapeutic Radiation Is NOT Correct

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which statement about therapeutic radiation is NOT correct?

• A)radiation therapy can be used to reduce symptoms (palliatively)
• B)radiation never cures cancer unless it is used in conjunction with chemotherapy
• C)external beam radiation therapy produces high energy electron beams or X-rays
• D)internal radiation therapy places a small amount of radioactive isotope at the tumor site

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