by-destroying-their-dna-radiation-therapy-kills-cancer-cells-or-slows-their-grow

Question

Radiation therapy can kill cancer cells or slow their growth by destroying their DNA. Which of the following statements regarding radiation therapy is true?

Accepted Answer

It can also affect nearby healthy cells.

Answer

It can instantly destroy cancer cells.

Answer

It can only slow down the growth of cancer cells.

Answer

It cannot affect nearby healthy cells.