Nuclear Imaging
Nuclear imaging mainly used for?
Diagnostic procedures
Radiotherapy is used for
Treating cancer
Which two countries were the participants of the survey from?
Norway and the UK
A radiopharmaceutical is?
A medicinal drug mixed with a radioactive component
The two types of radiotherapy
Internal and external
The group of participants which most familiar with the use of radioisotopes in medicine?
Norwegians
What kind of technology is key in nuclear imaging?
PET-scanners, 3D-imaging devices
Side-effects of radiotherapy
Skin irritation, nausea, irritated skin, hair loss
Were the participants concerned by the use of radioisotopes in medicine?
Both groups gave divided answers. Participants who answered yes, had minor concerns
How do oncological illnesses form?
Oncological illnesses form when the body's cells multiply and spread abnormally.
Radiotherapy treats cancer by?
causing the cells to stop dividing and eventually die.
Why was it speculated that the British participants lacked trust in their healthcare system?
The ongoing healthcare crisis in the UK
What organ is involved the RAIU test?
The thyroid
The half life of cobalt-60
Approximately 5 years
How many participants were questioned in each group?
10 in both groups