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What is a potential risk associated with the use of high-energy X-rays in treating tumours?

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Radionuclide imaging and therapy

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What is a potential risk associated with the use of high-energy X-rays in treating tumours?.

  1. A.Increased risk of secondary cancers
  2. B.Immediate pain relief
  3. C.Enhanced immune response
  4. D.Permanent cure of all tumours

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  • Increased risk of secondary cancers

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One potential risk of using high-energy X-rays for tumour treatment is the increased risk of developing secondary cancers due to the ionizing radiation affecting surrounding healthy tissues.

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