For skin cancer, which of the following can be used:
Correct answer: C. Phosphorous 32
- A. Iodine 131
- B. Carbon 14
- C. Phosphorous 32
- D. Carbon 12
Explanation
For skin cancer phosphorous-32 or strontium-90 may be used. Phosphorus-32 is a radioactive isotope of phosphorus. It can be used in the treatment of certain skin cancers, specifically cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). P-32 is applied topically to the skin as a radioactive ointment or cream, where its beta radiation can target and treat the cancer cells on or near the skin's surface.
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