Brachytherapy
Researchers from Tufts University, Medical Department report recent findings in brachytherapy
Published in Cancer Weekly, April 14th, 2009
According to a study from the United States, "Conformal dose coverage for accelerated partial breast irradiation or radiotherapy boost can be obtained with AccuBoost (R) D-shaped brachytherapy applicators using a flattened surface positioned near the patient. Three D-shaped applicators (D45/D53/D60) were dosimetrically characterized using Monte Carlo methods (MCNP5), air ionization chambers (Farmer and Markus), and radiochromic film (GafChromic EBT) in polystyrene and ICRU 44 breast tissue."
"HDR Ir-192 source dwell times were either constant or optimized to improve skin dose uniformity. Scatter dose decreased as depth decreased. 10 mm beyond the applicator aperture,...
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-04-14)
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