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Radioactive beadsRadioactive beads are used in some internal radiotherapy treatments. The beads are made of isotopes of gold or iodine and give off radiation. The beads are put inside the body close to the area of the cancer. This gives a high dose of radiotherapy to the cancer, but a low dose to healthy parts of the body.
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