Question

Which of the following us used in the treatment of blood cancer?

  1. lodine-131
  2. Sodium-24
  3. Phosphorus-32
  4. Cobalt-60

Answer:

Option D: Cobalt-60

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Cobalt-60”.

Cobalt-60 is indeed used in the treatment of certain types of blood cancer, particularly as part of radiation therapy.

Cobalt-60 is a radioactive isotope that emits high-energy gamma rays. These gamma rays can be focused on cancerous cells to damage their DNA and inhibit their growth.