ZAŠTITA OD ZRAČENJA U RADIOTERAPIJI
RADIATION PROTECTION IN RADIOTHERAPY

Author(s): Nermina Kantardžić
Contributor(s): Dino Kantardžić (Translator)
Subject(s): Health and medicine and law
Published by: Akademija Nauka i Umjetnosti Bosne i Hercegovine
Keywords: radiotherapy; radiation protection; quality assurance;
Summary/Abstract: Aim: To present the basic principles in radiation protection in radiotherapy. Protection for public, professionals and patients are discussed in the paper. Background: Radiotherapy is the one of main methods of treatment modalities of malignant tumors, which uses high energy ionization. It is sophisticated process consisting of several phases of work. Because of its complexities and usage of high energy radiation, need specific protection against unnecessary radiation for every phase. Methods and materials: We researched literature of radiation protection in radiotherapy, used experiences of work in department of radiotherapy of Clinic of Oncology Clinical Center of Sarajevo University. In this work we presented proposals and standards of International Agency of Atomic Energy (IAEA). Discussion: Radiation protection in radiotherapy should encompass all aspects of work. Conclusion: Optimal radiotherapy includes: high and potentially lethal absorbed dose is required to cure cancer, individualized treatment approach, sophisticated technology environment, complex treatment set-up, quality assurance, and treatment verification and radiation protection.

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