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Q. For treatment of cancerous tumours, the radio isotope used was

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$U-235$ is used as nuclear fuel in the nuclear reactors.
$Co-60$ is used for the treatment of cancerous tumours by emitting $\gamma$-radiations.
$P-32$ isotopes are used in case of blood cancer known as leukaemia.
$Pu-239$ is also used as nuclear fuel in nuclear reactors.