Operations experience at the Bevalac radiotherapy facility [electronic resource].
- Published:
- Berkeley, Calif. : Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 1981.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy. - Physical Description:
- Pages: 3 : digital, PDF file
- Additional Creators:
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information - Access Online:
- www.osti.gov
- Summary:
- During the first years of Bevalac operation the biomedical effort concentrated on radiobiology work, laying the foundation for patient radiotherapy. A dedicated radiotherapy area was created in 1978, and in 1979 full-scale patient treatment was begun. As of now over 500 treatments with carbon, neon and argon beams have been delivered to about 50 patients, some as boosts from other modalities and some as complete heavy ion treatments. Up to 12 patients per day have been treated in this facility. Continuing efforts in refining techniques and operating procedures are increasing efficiency and accuracy of treatments, and are contributing to the alleviation of scheduling difficulties caused by the unique requirements of radiotherapy with human patients.
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- Note:
- Published through SciTech Connect.
03/01/1981.
"lbl-11725"
" conf-810314-131"
Particle accelerator conference, Washington, DC, USA, 11 Mar 1981.
Howard, J.; Singh, R.P.; Nyman, M.; Alonso, J.R.; Chu, W.T.; Geller, D.; Criswell, T.L. - Funding Information:
- W-7405-ENG-48
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