Implementation of a blood irradiation program at a community cancer center

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Authors

Gregory Patton · Montgomery Botanical Center

Michael G. Skowronski · Montgomery Botanical Center

Abstract

Blood component irradiation is within the scope of most well-equipped and adequately staffed community cancer centers. Establishment of a blood component irradiation program requires scrupulous physics and dosimetry support, both to ensure the quality of the irradiated component and to satisfy governmental agency regulatory requirements.

Topics & Keywords

Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques Blood transfusion and management Intravenous Infusion Technology and Safety

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: Transfusion

Volume 41, Issue 12, pp. 1610-1616

DOI: 10.1046/j.1537-2995.2001.41121610.x

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