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  2. John Joly - Wikipedia

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    John Joly (/ ˈ dʒ oʊ l i /; 1 November 1857 – 8 December 1933) was an Irish geologist and physicist known for his development of radiotherapy in the treatment of cancer. He is also known for developing techniques to more accurately estimate the age of a geological period, based on radioactive elements present in minerals, the uranium–thorium dating.

  3. Radiation-induced lumbar plexopathy - Wikipedia

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    Radiation-induced lumbar plexopathy (RILP) or radiation-induced lumbosacral plexopathy (RILSP) is nerve damage in the pelvis and lower spine area caused by therapeutic radiation treatments. RILP is a rare side effect of external beam radiation therapy [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] and both interstitial and intracavity brachytherapy radiation implants.

  4. Radiation therapy - Wikipedia

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    Side effects are dose-dependent; for example, higher doses of head and neck radiation can be associated with cardiovascular complications, thyroid dysfunction, and pituitary axis dysfunction. [15] Modern radiation therapy aims to reduce side effects to a minimum and to help the patient understand and deal with side effects that are unavoidable.

  5. History of radiation therapy - Wikipedia

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    Intraoperative radiation therapy or IORT is a special type of radiation therapy that is delivered immediately after surgical removal of cancer. This method has been employed in breast cancer (TARGeted Intra-operative radiation Therapy or TARGIT ), brain tumors, and rectal cancers.

  6. Acute radiation syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Acute radiation syndrome (ARS), also known as radiation sickness or radiation poisoning, is a collection of health effects that are caused by being exposed to high amounts of ionizing radiation in a short period of time. [1] Symptoms can start within an hour of exposure, and can last for several months.

  7. “Miracle”: 22 Side-By-Side Photos Of Celebrities Who People ...

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    John Goodman’s dramatic weight loss transformation raised questions about how he managed to do so. The onscreen star said he was his heaviest in 2011, weighing 400 lbs, but he managed to shed ...

  8. Top influencers in the Make America Healthy Again movement ...

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    In Sept. 2024, Michaels appeared in a "Make America Healthy Again" ad with healthcare entrepreneur Brigham Buhler. Alex Clark is the host of the "Culture Apothecary" podcast.

  9. Side effects of radiotherapy on fertility - Wikipedia

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    The side effects of radiotherapy on fertility are a growing concern to patients undergoing radiotherapy as cancer treatments. Radiotherapy is essential for certain cancer treatments and often is the first point of call for patients. [ 1 ]