What are two ways in which radioisotopes have been used to help humans?
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Aug 8, 2017
32P - cancer detection and treatment, especially in eyes and skin
59Fe - anemia diagnosis
60Co - gamma ray irradiation of tumors
131I - diagnosis and treatment of thyroid function
133Xe - lung imaging
198Au - liver disease diagnosis
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