Which of the following statements related to Radiation Therapy is FALSE? Radiation therapy works by damaging the DNA within cancer cells and destroying their ability to reproduce. When the damaged cancer cells are destroyed by radiation, the body naturally eliminates them. Normal cells are affected by radiation, but they are able to repair themselves. Radiation therapy is the only treatment a patient with cancer needs.

Which of the following statements related to Radiation Therapy is FALSE? Radiation therapy works by damaging the DNA within cancer cells and destroying their ability to reproduce. When the damaged cancer cells are destroyed by radiation, the body naturally eliminates them. Normal cells are affected by radiation, but they are able to repair themselves. Radiation therapy is the only treatment a patient with cancer needs.

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter22: Genes And Disease: Cancer

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8SQ: The most common therapeutic approaches to treating cancer include all of the following except...

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