Field shaping in electron beam therapy
- 1 October 1976
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in The British Journal of Radiology
- Vol. 49 (586), 883-886
- https://doi.org/10.1259/0007-1285-49-586-883
Abstract
In the treatment of superficial lesions with 8-13 MeV electrons, lead shields are often used to protect the underlying tissue. Measurements were made with film and ion chamber to analyse various aspects of external and internal shielding in electron beam therapy. Data were obtained on the thickness of lead required for shielding, the effect of blocking on dose-rate, electron-backscattering from lead and X-ray contamination. Practical applications of a lead clay for shielding are discussed.Keywords
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