Applications of Radioisotopes in Cancer Treatment
Did you know in 2022, there were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases and about 9 million cancer-related deaths globally? What’s more staggering is cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and by 2040, the number of new cancer cases annually is forecasted to rise to 29.9 million! Despite being such a fatal condition for humankind, the treatment of cancer is still a dilemma. When you think about cutting-edge treatments for cancer, all we can imagine is complex procedures or advanced technology. However, only a few people know about medical radioisotopes because although they are effective, their production has been a challenge. Medical radioisotopes are tiny but powerful elements that play a substantial role in the fight against cancer. How? Well, here’s a guide on how these medical marvels work and what their transformative impact on cancer treatment is. What are Medical Radioisotopes? Medical radioisotopes are radioactive isotopes used in diag...