Methods for Cf-252 cervix cancer therapy and treatment planning for GYN malignancies in Lexington

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · Nucl. Sci. Appl.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6698731

Coffey, C W; Yoneda, J; Beach, J L; Maruyama, Y

This paper presents the clinical physics methods and treatment planning techniques used in both the external beam and brachytherapy treatment of GYN malignancies in the Radiotherapy Department of the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Specific description of the departmental implant suite and brachytherapy procedures are included. The optimization of brachytherapy applicator placement, source arrangement, and normal and tumor total dose and dose distributions are presented. Quality assurance protocols for teletherapy and brachytherapy and patient and staff safety procedures with Cf-252 are discussed.

• Research Organization: Dept. of Radiation Medicine, Univ. of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY 40536
• OSTI ID: 6698731
• Journal Information: Nucl. Sci. Appl.; (United States), Vol. 2:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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