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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 This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document "Dictionary of Cancer Terms".


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