Open AccessTin foil modified electron radiation of the skin of the nose
Author(s) -
Arancini Wendy D,
Brackenridge Sharon A
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
radiographer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.484
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 2051-3909
pISSN - 0033-8273
DOI - 10.1002/j.2051-3909.2008.tb00076.x
Subject(s) - tin , foil method , nose , radiation , radiation therapy , skin cancer , medicine , melanoma , medical physics , dermatology , materials science , cancer , optics , radiology , surgery , physics , cancer research , metallurgy , composite material
Radiation therapy to the skin of the nose for non‐melanoma skin cancer is common in Australia yet presents numerous dosimetric and practical challenges. A tin foil modified electron (TME) radiation technique has been used routinely at Perth Radiation Oncology since 2001. The development of this technique over an extended period involving almost 100 cases is reported and key processes at simulation, planning and treatment delivery are described. A summary of major clinical outcomes is presented for 53 patients treated with TME between 2001 and 2005.