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When radiation therapy is done to reduce the effect of cancer, it is called as ______

When radiation therapy is done to reduce the effect of cancer, it is called as ______ Correct Answer Palliative Treatment

This kind of treatment is done to reduce the effect and symptoms of cancer in the body. For eg, treating the cancerous cells in the oesophagus to allow the person to swallow better and eat properly. It is done in the spinal region to stop the impingement of the nerves and reduce pain.

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Which of the following statements about gene therapy are correct?
P. Affected individuals, but not their progeny, can be cured through germline gene therapy.
Q. Affected individuals, as well as their progeny, can be cured through germline gene therapy.
R. Affected individuals, but not their progeny, can be cured through somatic gene therapy.
S. Affected individuals, as well as their progeny, can be cured through somatic gene therapy.
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Conclusions :
I. The same diet as in Hawaii should be propagated in Japan also.
II. Bowel cancer is less severe than stomach cancer.
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