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27 July 2024

  • curprev 08:4008:40, 27 July 2024‎ Nikolas talk contribs‎ 8,531 bytes +8,531‎ Created page with "== Radiation physics == <section begin="oncology1" /> * Types of radiation used ** Natural radiation (due to radioactive decay) *** Alpha radiation (two protons and two neutrons) *** Beta radiation (high-energy electrons) **** Electrons (beta radiation) has low penetration power, so beta radiation is only suitable for treating tumours near the skin surface ** Gamma radiation (high-energy photons) *** Photon radiation (gamma and X-ray radiation) has high penetration power..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched