If used correctly they will not cause cancer because the cancer is caused by the mutation of a living cell.
More seriously there are many stable isotopes of uranium. These isotopes are not radioactive. If introduced into the human body in a non-lethal fashion uranium acts in much the same way as lead. Yes, it is toxic and will cause damage to the brain and other organs. No, we have no way to chelate it and remove it from the body.
If used correctly they will not cause cancer because the cancer is caused by the mutation of a living cell.
More seriously there are many stable isotopes of uranium. These isotopes are not radioactive. If introduced into the human body in a non-lethal fashion uranium acts in much the same way as lead. Yes, it is toxic and will cause damage to the brain and other organs. No, we have no way to chelate it and remove it from the body.
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