In nuclear galaxy, besides weapons and energy production, there is relatively little
discussed part of medical nuclear, used in the detection or treatment of disorders (the
x-ray treatment of certain cancers) this radiation source is that at which the population
is the most expos?e1. Nuclear medical technologies pose serious risks to patient
irradiation-es, on irradiation in the event of improper handling, production and handling
of isotopes (the main sources of medical radiation), waste treatment ... Currently isotope
production is through nuclear reactors called "research", with the same risks that any
plant. ---- However there are alternatives such as the cyclotron is a particle accelerator
to produce medical isotopes, the most famous and frequently utilis?s2 to "short-lived" (a
few hours) without using the operating reactors based on Uranium.
The cyclotron can:
- Produce without the use of nuclear reactor
- Distributed generation close to the point of use.
Happen nuclear reactor to produce medical isotopes, would have a significant impact on our
life choices. Indeed, as we do not store electricity, we can not store radioactive
elements short life. If a nuclear reactor produces short-lived isotope must consume, as
electricity consumption, and therefore the industry's interest to encourage the medical
profession to multiple examinations consuming these isotopes3. Decentralize and make it
more flexible manufacturing medical isotopes would free more choice for patient ? e ? s
and physicians. It is also reducing risk by shortening the transportation and handling of
irradiating materials. Use a particle accelerator would still not trivial, especially for
operator ? s ? ice is also a major consumer of energy (for the manufacture and use).
Similarly, for medical imaging, can be accessed without radiation diagnostics (ultrasound
or MRI for example).
Difficult to locate when it claims the immediate cessation of nuclear power, if we are
talking engine shutdown or stop handling of radioactive elements, which would have a
direct impact in the detection and treatment of many diseases. The use of alternatives may
by strongly against reducing the risk for large-scale population, remain the problem of
waste management (among others), so that they are less dangerous priori always exist.
Nosotros group
1. We are talking about the conditional, the pro-nuclear communication doing everything to
trivialize our exposure to radiation. The figures say: "99% of radiation exposure of the
population due to medical (whole body scanner beating all records)," can be in any case it
is a source of indisputable exposure (?) especially for caregivers.
2. TC99, Fluor 18, among others.
3. IRSN noted in its 2007 report: "a significant increase in the number of CT and nuclear
medicine examinations, respectively +26% and +38% between 2002 and 2007"
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