Why is radiotherapy used to treat young people at all

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1. Suppose a person swallows some radioactive material by accident. What information is needed to be able to assess possible damage?

2. Radiotherapy is more likely to be used to treat cancer in elderly patients than in young ones. Explain why. Why is radiotherapy used to treat young people at all?

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