Radiation Ionizing Radiotherapy

Radiation Interaction involves the interaction of a stream of subatomic particles or transmitted energy waves (such as electromagnetic radiation) with a biological…

Damage to DNA caused by ionizing radiation. Can cause base change mutations or strand breakage.

The area of the body exposed to radiation during radiation therapy.

The formation of scar tissue as a result of radiation therapy.

Radiation is energy that travels in the form of waves or high-speed particles. It occurs naturally in sunlight. Man-made radiation is used…

Inflammation of the small intestine caused by radiation therapy to the abdomen, pelvis, or rectum. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and…