WHICH IS TRUE REGARDING STRONTIUM 89 WHEN COMPARED TO PHOSPHOROUS 32 ?
Correct Answer: STR 89 HAS LESS TOXICITY
Description: Strontium 89(METASTRON) * Calcium analogue * Pure beta radiation emitter * Incorporated into the bone matrix directly in areas of active bone remodelling * Biological half-life of Sr89 isotope - 50.5 days. * Administered IV as strontium chloride * Main means of isotope elimination- kidneys * Used in metastatic prostate and breast cancer ref : david sutton 9th ed
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