Medical Dosimetry and Usage of

Photon Beam Radiation

Sierra Lee

**Some Information in this presentation comes from outside sources**

Medical Dosimetry and Usage of Photon

Beam Radiation

Sierra Lee
Mentored by: Mrs. Dominique Roniger
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Taught by: Mrs. Kristi Click

Mentor Information

About MD Anderson
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One of the most world renown cancer facilities

Four main areas of devotion

Independent Study Mentorship

Program at Clear Springs High School for students to explore their own
personal interests

Meets with mentor for two hours a week

Weekly projects and assignments
Build toward final presentation

Medical Dosimetry
Creation of cancer treatment plan using a computer program.
Focuses on absorption and distribution of radiation.

Requires Certification Exam

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Types of Radiation
Proton
Electron

Photon
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Photon Radiation
3D
IMRT

VMAT

Case Studies
Product gives examples of each type of photon radiation used in a case

In Conclusion
Basics of medical dosimetry addressed
Types of radiation used in treatment

Characteristics of each
When to use them

Thanks To
Mrs. Dominique Roniger
Mrs. Kristi Click
Ms. Andrea Lee
Two Evaluators

Works Cited
"About Us." Facts and History. MD Anderson, Feb. 2015. Web. 10 Oct. 2015.