The Daily Digest: Radioactive Bodies

the-bigger-picture · the-daily-digest · 5 Mar 2019 · 12 mins listen

Did you know that patients who have undergone nuclear therapy for cancer can potentially cause radiation contamination...even after they have died? We speak to Prof Ng Kwan Hoong to learn more.

Produced by:

Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by:

Tee Shiao Eek,Sharmilla Ganesan,Kelly Anissa

Categories:

Environment,Science,Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Medical Innovation and Technology,Social Issues

Tags:

radioactive isotope, cremation, nuclear medicine, cancer, radiopharmaceuticals, Daily Digest, Bigger Picture

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