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In the linear quadratic model, what does beta correspond
to? - ANSWER--The probability of two hits causing a
double strand break.
The term morbidity refers to:
- The condition of being near death.
- The condition of being dead.
- The condition of being mentally depressed.
,- The condition of being ill or unhealthy. - ANSWER--The
condition of being ill or unhealthy.
The root itis refers to: - ANSWER--Inflammation. Think of
arthritis, which is the inflammation of one or more joints.
What syndrome is expected for a total body dose of 35
Gy? - ANSWER--CNS, Neurovascular Syndrome. CNS
occurs at WBI exposures of 30 Gy or above. 0% survival
rate, and death usually occurs within 1-2 days.
Hematopoietic Syndrome occurs anywhere between 1 - 6
Gy WBI, has a 50-95% survival rate and a recovery time
of 6-8 weeks.
,GI Syndrome occurs anywhere between 6 - 30 Gy WBI,
has a 0-50% survival rate and a survival time of 2 days to
2 weeks. 99% fatality if WBI is above 8 Gy.
What is the least radiosensitive phase of the cell? -
ANSWER--S phase is the least.
What is the term for an abnormal type of tissue that may
signify a stage preceding cancer?
- Hyperplasia
- Metaplasia
- Retroplasia
- Dysplasia - ANSWER--Dysplasia.
, The root cephal refers to - ANSWER--The head or brain.
Think encephalitis, which is the inflammation of the brain.
Approximately how many cells are contained in 1cc of
tumor volume? - ANSWER--1cc of tumor volume = 1E9
cells.
What are the possible radiation induced side effects of
lung cancer treatment?
- Pneumonitis
- Pericarditis
- Esophagitis