➡️ Explanation: ---------------- Cobalt-60 is created by bombarding stable cobalt-59 with neutrons in a nuclear reactor. It emits intense gamma radiation, making it highly useful but also extremely hazardous. Even brief exposure without shielding can cause serious radiation damage. It’s often stored in lead containers and marked with labels like “DROP & RUN” due to its extreme danger. --------------------------------------- ➡️ Use Cases: ---------------- Used in cancer treatment through external

When we talk about radioactive sources, the reality is very different from what we often imagine. In episode 7 of the STAR Knowledge Series, Dr Chinna Babu Dracham, Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncology, and Dr Anusha Mandava, Consultant, Radiation Oncology, clarify how the radioisotopes used in cancer treatment are designed to be precise, controlled and completely safe. They explain how medical radioisotopes such as Cobalt 60 and Iridium 192 are shaped into pellets and wires that deliver radiat