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Radiation carcinogenesis
The document discusses radiation carcinogenesis, outlining modified criteria for diagnosing radiation-induced malignancies and various types of radiation exposure. It details the mechanisms of DNA damage, types of radiation, and the associated biochemistry effects, emphasizing the stochastic effects of radiation and risk estimates from events like Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Chernobyl. It highlights the increased risk of specific cancers, such as leukemia, thyroid, lung, and breast cancers, due to radiation exposure, particularly in sensitive populations like children.
