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What is a significant advantage of using radioactive implants over external radiotherapy?.
- A.Higher radiation doses can be delivered to surrounding tissues
- B.Less precision in targeting the tumor
- C.Reduced exposure to healthy tissues
- D.Increased treatment duration
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- Reduced exposure to healthy tissues
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Radioactive implants deliver radiation directly to the tumor site, which significantly reduces exposure to surrounding healthy tissues compared to external radiotherapy.
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