ANA Discussion Forum
Treatment Options => Radiation / Radiosurgery => Topic started by: jbbrown15 on October 25, 2010, 01:26:38 pm
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My mother today questioned whether I should be having my body shielded, like at the dentist, when they do x-rays. Before they turn the "beam" on, my techs take at least 2 x-rays, sometimes more if they need to readjust me to get me into place. Then, of course, comes the stereotactic radiation. I wear my plastic mask, but nothing else (well, except for my clothes of course :o). She is especially concerned about my thyroid. I'm having 26 treatments, so it all adds up.
Any thoughts?
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JB ~
Frankly, this is a question for your radiation oncologist. However, I don't believe that a doctor and the personnel administrating the radiation would allow you to receive dangerous levels of radiation. Still, for your own peace of mind, I would raise the question with those involved in administrating the radiation, as well as your radiation oncologist.
Jim
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I would agree, Jim. But I was curious what other facilities do - whether they use any shields.
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Didnt get any shielding when I got treated, and I don't think it would do much at all.
The radiation is highly focused and does not scatter much.
Google "Isodose" I believe 4Gy in a single dose is considered safe for healthy tissue and should not cause any problems
I believe anything outside the 25% isodose line is normally considered safe and should not be affected in anyway..
I am not a doctor please speak with your radiation oncologist.
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I spoke with my radiation oncologist today, who of course explained that sheilding is not nessary. He said that the x-rays that the dentist does send radiation out in a broad spray, while the x-rays and the stereotactic radiation on my brain are both pinpointed. I will tell my mother the doctor said to stop worrying!
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That is what mother's do best!! It's an art form. ;)
Sue in Vancouver, USA