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A bone-seeking radioisotope is a radioactive substance that is given through a vein, and collects in bone cells and in tumor cells that have spread to the bone. It kills cancer cells by giving off low-level radiation.

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Bone-seeking radioisotope entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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Bone-seeking radioisotope - Definition of bone-seeking radioisotope - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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