“platelets, It would equally effect RBC and WBC. Meaning severe anemia and infections are possible. But, I suppose that’s better than bleeding to death.”
Yes because it kills cells in the bone marrow.
Infection and internal hemorrhage cause death in about two weeks if exposed to a high enough dose of radiation.
Higher doses cause death faster.
“ Yes because it kills cells in the bone marrow.”
Exactly. Hence why I had a bone marrow transplant.