Total-body superficial electron-beam therapy using a multiple-field pendulum-arc technique. [Treatment of mycosis fungoides and other cutaneous lymphomas]

Journal Article · Thu Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1979 · Radiology; (United States)

OSTI ID:6204179

Sewchand, W; Khan, F M; Williamson, J

A technique using pendulum-arc rotation is presented for electron-beam treatment of generalized superficial malignancies. The technique consists of six arcing fields symmetrically dispersed around the body surface for circumferential coverage. The arc angle is selected to scan the height of the body fully. Beam uniformity within 10% over a height of 180 cm is achieved at a treatment distance of 385 cm. Randophantom dosimetry, using an 8 MeV electron beam degraded by 3/8 in. Plexiglas, indicates a surface dose uniformity within +- 7% over most of the body surface. Underdosages occur at regions obstructed by adjacent body parts.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Minnesota Hospitals, Minneapolis
• OSTI ID: 6204179
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 130:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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