Medical+Uses

Medical Uses


 * X-rays
 * Treatment of cancer
 * Diagnosis of the disease

First used in 1936
 * Ernest and John Lawrence
 * 28-year old leukemia patient
 * Ernest created the cyclotron which John used to treat patient

Effects on us
 * Depends on size of dose, rate, type, part of body exposed, and age and health of patient

Side effects
 * Fatigue
 * Skin problems
 * Site specific problems