How Does The Electromagnetic Spectrum Utilized To Prevent Or Treat Cancer?

Gamma rays (the smallest wavelengths of the EMS) can be used 2 destroy cancerous cells in the body. usually used when the spot is unoperatable. the gamma waves penetrate into the body and kill the living cells they pass through (yes the good normal cells 2). this is known as a gamma knife. this can, however cause more cancer…
try wikipedia for more…


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2 Responses to “How Does The Electromagnetic Spectrum Utilized To Prevent Or Treat Cancer?”

  1. Em spectrum has very wide range:
    From gamma radiation (high energy photons) used in medicine to radio waves that are not harmful at all.

  2. NMR and x-ray imaging for diagnostics.
    Gamma radiation for therapy.

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