How Do Different Types of Cells Respond to Radiotherapy?
Different cell types have varying sensitivities to radiotherapy. Rapidly dividing cells, such as cancer cells, are generally more susceptible to radiation damage. On the other hand, slowly dividing cells, like those in the nervous system, may show delayed responses to radiation. Histologically, radiosensitive cells will exhibit greater degrees of necrosis and apoptosis compared to radioresistant cells.