Electron Backscatter Dose Reduction Using 3D-Printed Aluminum
Aluminum (Al, 2.7 g/cc) can be used with internal lead shielding to reduce backscattered dose to superficial targets, particularly in superficial lip cancers. Cutting and molding an Al sheet to comfortably fit inside the mouth of the patient is a challenge. T...
Kelly E. Hosier, MSGarett T. RoeGevork Samvelovich Gevorkyan, PhDChris Tunnicliff, CMDChristopher U Jones, MD
Therapy Physics
Film-Based Commissioning of Valencia Skin Applicators—the Sutter Experience
To report clinical experience in commissioning Valencia surface applicators by applying published guidance and using fully film-based methods to assess source positioning, flatness/symmetry, depth dose, and output verification.
Kelly E. Hosier, MSMarlyn B. Radevic, MSGevork Gevorkyan, PhDJennifer S. Glass, PhD
Therapy Physics