A CT scan exposes your body to some radiation. That involves a small amount of risk, and it’s important to understand the issues. A CT scan uses what’s called “ionizing” radiation.

Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high-frequency waves to destroy cancer cells. Doctors determine the type and dose of radiation based on the type and location of the cancer, your ...

All types of radiation become less intense as they travel further away from the radioactive material. This is because the particles or rays become more spread out. The thicker the substance ...

The LINAC, which joins three other machines in use at Southend Hospital, works by using beams of high-energy X-rays or electrons. It gives focused radiation treatments to target and destroy cancer ...

After her surgery, chemotherapy followed, and the treatment was rounded off with radiation. Pat is currently in remission. ‘I guess I am not out of the dog box yet,’ she says, ‘I have to go ...

Mercer and Lawrence County residents now have access to the most sophisticated radiation oncology treatment at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Horizon-Shenango Valley, with the addition of a second ...

In this work the p-i-n diodes were irradiated in the following radiation fields: i) 20 MeV electrons from a medical LINAC (linear accelerator); ii) 200 MeV, 150 MeV, 100 MeV protons at the Groningen ...

Radiation Protection of Patients (RPOP) – the leading resource for health professionals, patients and public on the safe and effective use of radiation in medicine. Health professionals can find ...