Re: Alternative to radiation in preventing restenosis

[Chris Davey <chris.davey@cancerboard.ab.ca>]

I find it interesting that the assumption is that the risks of the radiation exceed that of the chemical alternative.



Chris Davey



Michael Stabin wrote:



> > (Who wants to go through the hassle

> > of radiation delivery system, when you can use a chemically coated stent?)

>

> Yes. As HPs we should agree that if the same effect can be caused without

> the risks of ionizing radiation, it is far better, even if it means less

> work for us.

> (snip)

>

> Mike

>

> Michael G. Stabin, PhD, CHP

> Assistant Professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences

> Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences

> Vanderbilt University

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