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New model for an epoxy-based brachytherapy source to be used in spinal cancer treatment

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Author(s):
Silva, Jose T. [1] ; de Souza, Carla Daruich [1] ; Angelocci, Lucas Verdi [1] ; Arcos Rosero, Wilmmer Alexander [1] ; Nogueira, Beatriz Ribeiro [1] ; Correia, Ruanyto Willy [1] ; Zeituni, Carlos Alberto [1] ; Chuery Martins Rostelato, Maria Elisa [1]
Total Authors: 8
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Pesquisas Energet & Nucl IPEN CNEN SP, Lab Prod Fontes Radioterapia, Av Prof Lineu Prestes 2242, BR-05508000 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Applied Radiation and Isotopes; v. 178, DEC 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

The present work described the cold fabrication of a P-32 radioactive source to be used in CNS cancer using epoxy resin. The epoxy plaque fabricated with Teflon mold presented better agreement. MCNP simulation evaluated the radiation dose. Special attention was given to factors that can impact dose distribution. Average dose was 16.44 +/- 2.89% cGy/s. Differences of less than 0.01 cm in thickness within the plaque lead to differences of up to 12% in the dose rate. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 18/18526-2 - Radioactive Nanosource for Use in Brachytherapy
Grantee:Carla Daruich de Souza
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral