As different types of radiation differ in their ability to produce specific effects (for example, α-particles are more effective per unit of absorbed dose than X-rays in producing chromosomal ...

All types of radiation become less intense ... Alpha, beta and gamma radiations penetrate materials in different ways. Alpha radiation is the least penetrating. It can be stopped (or absorbed ...

The first module provides a basic understanding about radiation - what it is, where it comes from and the different types of radiation amd how people can protect themselves from its adverse effects.

The degree to which each different type of radiation is most dangerous to the body depends on whether the source is outside or inside the body. If the radioactive source is inside the body ...

MSK Care Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your questions. Radiation therapy can be used in a few ways to treat people with breast cancer. There are 2 main types of ...