Radioisotopes are
radioactive particle which emit low-dose radiation which
can be use to treat the pain associated with prostate
cancer bone metastasis. Examples of radioisotopes include
stronium-89 and samarium-153. A radiation oncologist
injects the radioisotopes into the vein and the particles
move through the blood stream until they concentrate
in the areas of bone that contain cancer and deliver
the radiation dose necessary. Primary cases of bone
cancer are uncommon; unfortunately, bone metastasis
occurs more frequently during advanced prostate cancer.
Medical technology is continually improving through
treatments such as radioisotopes which can significantly
decrease the pain associated with prostate cancer bone
metastasis.
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