Nuclear Medicine
Gold-198 is a beta emitter with range in tissue of about 11 mm and half life 2.7 days. It is used in some cancer treatments and for treating other diseases. Gold-198 nanoparticles are being investigated as an injectable treatment for prostate cancer.
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