palladium103
Palladium-103 is a radioactive isotope of palladium. Its most common use is as a source of low-energy gamma rays in brachytherapy, a form of internal radiation therapy used to treat certain types of cancer. Specifically, palladium-103 seeds are implanted directly into tumors, typically for prostate cancer, but also for other localized cancers. The radiation emitted by the palladium-103 decays over time, destroying cancerous cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
The decay of palladium-103 is characterized by its relatively short half-life, which is approximately 17 seconds.
The use of palladium-103 in brachytherapy offers several advantages, including its ability to deliver a precise