40 Report of the IRSN/SFPM Task Group on the implementation of an MR-linac for radiotherapy

Introduction. In the frame of the marketing of new radiation therapy devices coupling a linear electron accelerator to a magnetic resonance imaging system (MR-linac), the French Nuclear Safety Authority asked IRSN to conduct a study on the implementation of these systems. The aim was to establish the state of the art for this technology and to identify any points requiring vigilance. In particular, the study focuses on the impact of the presence of a magnetic field on the operation of a radiotherapy department (other accelerators and work organization), management of the dose delivered to the patient, including quality control of equipment, and specific issues related to patient care workflow.
Source: Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research