[P169] Can lead shielding during paediatric brain radiotherapy reduce the risk of secondary cancer?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2018.06.469
Abstract: Purpose Radiotherapy of paediatric patients comes at the expense of increased secondary cancer risk. This study examines whether the use of a 1 mm lead shielding during volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for paediatric brain cancer can… read more here.
Keywords: risk; radiotherapy; lead shielding; cancer ... See more keywords
A PHANTOM STUDY SHOWING THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAST SHIELDING DURING HEAD CT.
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncz305
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the dose to the breasts during head computed tomography (CT) if lead shielding is used. The study was performed in two major hospitals using helical and axial protocols on an… read more here.
Keywords: head; phantom; lead shielding; study ... See more keywords