A clinical solution for non-toxic 3D-printed photon blocks in external beam radiation therapy.
Joseph B SchulzPiotr DubrowskiClinton GibsonAmy S YuLawrie Basil SkinnerPublished in: Journal of applied clinical medical physics (2024)
This study validates a novel, efficient 3D-printing method for photon block creation in clinical settings. Despite potential limitations, the benefits include reduced manual labor, automated processes, and greater precision. It holds potential for widespread adoption in radiation therapy, furthering non-toxic radiation shielding.