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shofmannx20

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Radiation therapy can be used to treat cancer. Which is correct?
 
  a. X-ray beams are aimed at the tumor.
  b. It can only be done after surgery.
  c. It is used to prevent the cancer's return.
  d. Only cancer cells are affected.

Question 2

Which is a side effect of radiation therapy?
 
  a. Weight gain
  b. Burns at the radiation site
  c. Skin growth at the radiation site
  d. Tumor formation at the radiation site


zhanghao

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


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