Physics, 21.01.2020 19:31, mathhelper22

How can mechanical waves in the treatment of cancer?

ultrasound is used to improve absorption of a radioactive pellet by a tumor.
the radioisotope in a radiopharmaceutical releases sound waves into surrounding cells.
beams of x-rays are targeted at a cancerous tumor from outside the body.
cells absorb chemotherapy drugs more easily after being treated with ultrasound.

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How can mechanical waves in the treatment of cancer?

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