Irradiation

Irradiation is the use of electromagnetic radiation (usually alpha, beta, gamma or x-rays) for a therapeutic effect on any organ or tissue of the body.

Radiation is used in medicine to treat various diseases, including cancer. It allows local action on the affected tissue, destroying cancer cells or preventing their growth and division.

Types of exposure:

1. External radiation, when the radiation source is outside the patient's body.

2. Internal irradiation, where a radioactive source is placed directly into a tumor or body cavity.

3. Systemic irradiation, in which a radioactive drug is administered orally or intravenously and spreads throughout the body.

Radiation is widely used in radiotherapy, a method of treating malignant tumors using ionizing radiation. The use of radiation should be supervised by a radiologist to ensure the effectiveness and safety of treatment.

Radiation is a treatment method that uses electromagnetic radiation to target specific organs or tissues of the body. This method is widely used in medicine, especially in oncology and radiotherapy.

Radiation can be used to treat various diseases such as cancer, tuberculosis, leukemia and others. It can be used either alone or in combination with other treatment methods.

There are several types of radiation: alpha radiation, beta radiation and gamma radiation. Each type of radiation has its own characteristics and is used depending on the disease and treatment goals.

Alpha radiation is radiation that consists of alpha particles. It has high energy and can be used to kill cancer cells. Beta radiation also consists of particles, but of lower energy than alpha radiation. Gamma radiation is an electromagnetic wave that can be used to kill cancer cells and other diseases.

To carry out irradiation, special devices are used - X-ray machines. They generate radiation and direct it to the desired organ or tissue. Radiation is usually carried out in medical centers or clinics where the necessary equipment and specialists are available.

However, radiation can have side effects such as radiation tissue damage, radiation sickness, and others. Therefore, before irradiation, it is necessary to conduct a thorough examination of the patient and evaluate the risks and benefits of this treatment method.