Radiation Carcinogenesis

Jun 11, 2013

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Overview. Deterministic versus stochastic effectsExperience with radiation-induced cancerLatent periodCancers commonly associated with radiationRisk projection models/risk estimatesRisks in certain exposed populations. Types of Effects. Deterministic (non-stochastic)Have a thresholdAbove threshold, severity increases with doseExample: cataractsStochasticNo (or very low) thresholdProbability of occurrence increases with doseSeverity unrelated to doseExample: cancers.

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Radiation Carcinogenesis

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