When it comes to cancer, tumors, and other life-threatening illnesses, early detection is the key to ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes. Devices such as X-rays, CT Scans, and MRIs enable doctors and other diagnosticians to scan their patients without requiring them to go “under the knife,” and radiation therapy is an aggressive way to eradicate cancer in place of or in addition to chemotherapy. The health benefits outweigh the short-term risk of exposing patients to gamma radiation, but it’s crucial to protect the skilled technicians who operate the devices all day, every day!
