| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5700273 | Clinical Oncology | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The levels of leakage radiation in current Linacs can be reduced, but the cost would be substantial. An alternative strategy is to replace X-rays with protons. This is an advantage only if the proton machine uses a pencil scanning beam, as passive modulation of a scattering foil produces neutrons, which results in an effective dose to the patient higher than that characteristic of IMRT.
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E.J. Hall,