The American Cancer Society (ACS) does not have an official position or statement on whether or not radiofrequency radiation from cell phones, cell phones towers, or other sources is a cause …

When it comes to radiation and cancer risk, it is often x-rays and gamma rays that people think about. Learn what we know about these types of high-energy radiation and how they affect …

More than half of people with cancer get radiation therapy. Sometimes, radiation therapy is the only cancer treatment needed and sometimes it's used with other types of treatment. The …

Because ionizing radiation is a carcinogen linked to cancer development, its use in medical practice must be balanced against the associated health risks. While most previous studies …

2017年12月15日 · Photons and neutrons are indirectly ionizing: when absorbed in tissue, they give up their energy to produce fast-moving charged particles that then inflict damage. The …

Image Wisely — Radiation Safety in Adult Medical Imaging ; American Cancer Society — Radiation Exposure and Cancer Risk; NRC — Fact Sheet on Biological Effects of Radiation; …

17 小时之前 · At the low end of the spectrum is radiofrequency (RF) radiation, like radio waves and microwaves, according to the American Cancer Society. It’s considered a non-ionizing …

At lower doses, ionizing radiation can cause health effects such as cardiovascular disease and cataracts, as well as cancer. It causes cancer primarily because it damages DNA, which can …

The American Cancer Society has provided effective doses for some imaging tests for comparison with doses from natural background radiation 19 . The use of imaging is also …

Ionizing radiation therapy is an important component of cancer treatment. This review provides a summary of the latest advancements, clinical use, and limitations of radiation therapy. …