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Which statement is true about the use of radiation to treat cancer?
Only weak X-rays can be used.
Only powerful X-rays can be used.
Only beta particles can be used.
Only alpha particles can be used.
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Only powerful X‑rays can be used.
Radiotherapy requires high‑energy (megavoltage) X‑rays or other high‑energy beams (gamma rays, electron/proton/heavy‑ion beams) to penetrate tissue and deliver therapeutic dose; weak X‑rays lack sufficient penetration.
Radiotherapy requires high‑energy (megavoltage) X‑rays or other high‑energy beams (gamma rays, electron/proton/heavy‑ion beams) to penetrate tissue and deliver therapeutic dose; weak X‑rays lack sufficient penetration.
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