Exposing a patient with tumor directly to ionizing radiation such as gamma rays or X-rays is the procedure for radiotherapy for cancer. The radiation damages the cancer cells irreparably. Unfortunately, such radiation is also harmful to healthy tissue, particularly the skin over the site of the tumor, which is then at risk of hair loss, dermatological problems and even skin cancer. As such finding ways to protect the overlying skin are keenly sought. Writing in ...Friday 25 July 2014
Skin Protected With Natural Products from Plants During Radiotherapy
Exposing a patient with tumor directly to ionizing radiation such as gamma rays or X-rays is the procedure for radiotherapy for cancer. The radiation damages the cancer cells irreparably. Unfortunately, such radiation is also harmful to healthy tissue, particularly the skin over the site of the tumor, which is then at risk of hair loss, dermatological problems and even skin cancer. As such finding ways to protect the overlying skin are keenly sought. Writing in ...
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