The Radiation Oncology Department was constructed in 1979 and consists
of 19,000 square feet. We have an active radiation biology research
program investigating radiation protective agents, accelerated fractionation
techniques, normal tissue damage, interaction of radiation and chemotherapeutic
agents, and new approaches to the treatment of brain tumors. Equipment
in the department includes multiple treatment planning computers, two
dual energy linear accelerators (Clinac 2300 with 6 & 18 MV x-rays
and 5 electron beams, Clinac 21EX with 6 and 15 MV x-rays and 5 electron
beams and 120 MLC), a Nucletron Ir-192 high-dose-rate brachytherapy
unit, a Cobalt-60 machine, a CT-simulator, B & K ultrasound unit
for prostate implants, several dosimetry systems including TLD’s
and diodes and a beam scanning system. Each resident has access to
a personal computer. An institutional library with pertinent journals
is available. Internet access is available for literature search.
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