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New Technology Can Measure Radiation During Therapy

From Matthew Schmitz, M.D., About.com Guide   February 6, 2010

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A new device called the Dose Verification System Smart Marker can measure the amount of radiation that patients receive from radiation therapy for conditions such as prostate cancer.

The device is basically a small glass capsule that is implanted in the body before beginning radiation therapy. During radiation treatments, the capsule measures the amount of radiation that is actually being administered to the intended treatment site.

A detection device is placed over the glass capsule to determine exactly how much radiation has been received.

If proven to be successful at accurately measuring the received radiation dose, this device could allow for much more accurate radiation dosing and remove uncertainty that patients and doctors may have about their treatment.

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