10 Questions
What is the purpose of a compensating filter in radiation therapy?
To reduce the skin dose
Which type of radiation therapy unit uses Cobalt-60 as a radioactive source?
Cobalt-60 Therapy Unit
In which type of brachytherapy is the radioactive source placed directly within or near the tumor site?
Interstitial Brachytherapy
What is the main advantage of brachytherapy compared to external beam radiation therapy?
Reduced treatment time
Which radioactive source is commonly used for treating head and neck therapy in Telecurie Therapy Units?
Cesium-137
What is the typical depth range of tumors that are effectively treated using Deep Therapy with Orthovoltage Medium energy?
~ 2 cm
What is the primary function of a field shaping device in radiation therapy?
To shape the radiation beam to match the tumor shape
What is a characteristic disadvantage of using orthovoltage medium energy tubes in radiation therapy?
Large skin dose
What is a common advantage of using Cobalt-60 Therapy Units over other radiation sources?
Emission of specific gamma ray photons
Which type of accelerator is commonly used for heavy charged particle therapy?
Cyclotron
Test your knowledge on the recommended minimum thickness of lead for shielding different beam qualities and understand the concept of brachytherapy which involves delivering radiation at a short distance using radioactive sources. Explore advantages of brachytherapy in delivering high radiation doses to tumors.
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