Question

___ is used in the treatment of cancer and other diseases.

• A. ${}^{60}C{O}_{27}$
• B. ${}^{14}{C}_6$
• C. ${}^{13}{C}_6$
• D. ${}^{131}{I}_{53}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A

${}^{60}C{O}_{27}$

Isotope of cobalt ${}^{60}C{O}_{27}$ is used for treating cancer and other diseases as the radiation emitted by this isotope kills the infected cells. Cobalt-60 therapy is painless way for treating cancer. Patients who are treated with cobalt-60 therapy have fewer side effects than patients who are treated with conventional radiation therapy.