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LCritchfi

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Outline radiation therapy (RT) for cancer.

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Lower body fat distribution is more often seen in females and is sometimes referred to as _______________.
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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

RT is delivered with electromagnetic rays (gamma rays and X-rays) and charged particles (electrons) and destroys cancer cells by altering cellular and nuclear material, especially DNA.

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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