Radiation Therapy: Effects on Health & the Environment

Radiation therapy offers both advantages and disadvantages in oncology. Understanding the effects of gamma radiation on the body and the broader environment helps patients weigh the impact of their treatment.

Positive Effects of Radiation

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Richard Nilsen

Radiation can disrupt both healthy and cancerous cell growth. The reason you wear a lead vest and the dental hygienist steps out of the room when she gives your teeth an x-ray is because too much radiation on your body can have negative effects.