Bone-seeking radioisotope

Bone-seeking radioisotope

A bone-seeking radioisotope is a radioactive substance that is given through a vein, and collects in bone cells and in tumor cells that have spread to the bone. It kills cancer cells by giving off low-level radiation.

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* [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=321361 Bone-seeking radioisotope] entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms


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