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When sick people are treated with radiation, that does not make them radioactive. Radiation is dangerous, but radiation patients are not.
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How dangerous is the radiation belt around earth?
It's not dangerous to people on earth, because the atmosphere shields us from the radiation.
Are alpha radiation dangerous?
Any electromagnetic radiation can be dangerous. Alpha waves are higher on the radiation scale than x-rays so yes, they are dangerous.
Radiation may help malignant melanoma patients in what stage of the disease?
Though radiation therapy has a minimal role in the primary treatment of malignant melanoma, for patients who have metastatic disease, radiation may be helpful.
Is heat radiation dangerous?
EXTREMLY
Can children be around patients receiving radiotherapy?
Yes!! Of course they can!! Today's radiotherapy machines are know as Linear Accelerators which are electric and once they are shut off they are off no radiation leaks, or go anywhere. They do not have a live source, and you do not become radioactive when you are receiving radiation therapy. You can't harm others, and you can't spread radiation to others. The only thing you can't do is be in the room with them when they are receiving the treatment. Other than that being around family is a great way for the person with cancer to get better it picks up their spirits, and improves their quality of life.
Is the radiation level in granite dangerous?
It is potentially dangerous. The radiation level found in granite is enough to suppress the immune system, cause birth defects, and cause cancer. There are granite composite options which are not containing the level of radiation that is dangerous.
Which type of radiation is most dangerous if it's inhaled or swallowed?
alpha radiation
Does intracavitary radiation make people radioactive?
Patients receiving intracavitary radiation do become temporarily radioactive
Does interstitial radiation make people radioactive?
Patients receiving interstitial radiation do become temporarily radioactive
Is ELF Radiation Dangerous?
Yes they very are
Can Radiation patients be near children?
Children under the age of 18 should not be near a radiation patient. Radiation can poison the child. While patients are taking radiation treatment the child is exposed to there saliva, sweat, urine, tears any bodily fluid which contains (of course) radiation and cause the child to get very ill.
Is fukushimas radiation dangerous for the people of California?
Other than Japan most countries haven't been majorly affected by radiation at dangerous levels.
