Re: radiotherapy question -Reply

[StevenFrey <StevenFrey@aol.com>]

In a message dated 3/12/98 4:30:15 AM Pacific Standard Time,
ARMAGAF@GWSMTP.NU.COM writes:

<< 
 Steven,
    Concerning the +10MeV photoneutrons, is there any action taken to protect
 the patient from activation of sodium in perspiration?  Or am I way out to
 lunch here?
  >>

The answer to this question is no.  While radioactivation of body sodium by
photoneutrons can occur, its magnitude in teletherapy normally is
inconsequential.  And your question certainly is not out to lunch.
Consideration of all possible health consequences from applications of
radiation is important to any good professional practice.  And it's the stuff
that often gets addressed over lunch, anyway.

Steve Frey, MS, CHP
Stevenfrey@aol.com
Phone: (800) 88-7008 (office)