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Choice of beam energy for mantle-field radiotherapy of malignant lymphoma

Journal Article · · Radiology; (United States)
Dose buildup characteristics of /sup 60/Co, 4-MV, and 10-MV x-ray mantle fields were assessed using a modified Rando phantom. The results indicate that whereas 10-MV x rays spare the normal subcutaneous tissues more, the dose builds up to about 90% of the midline dose within a depth of 0.5 cm. The effect of shadow-tray placement is discussed.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Minnesota Hospitals, Minneapolis
OSTI ID:
5796512
Journal Information:
Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 141:2; ISSN RADLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English