Glossary Term:

Title

strontium-89

Phonetic

<b>stron</b>-tee-um

Description

A radioactive substance (radioisotope) used to treat bone pain from cancer that has spread to the bones. It is injected into a vein and is attracted to areas of bone containing cancer. The radiation given off by the strontium-89 kills the cancer cells, and helps relieve pain.