When patients hear they need radiation therapy for a brain condition, the natural response is apprehension. Radiation is invisible, and for most people, it conjures images of something dangerous and unpredictable. However, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is among the...
Medical Physics
For decades, shielding patients with lead aprons during X-rays and diagnostic imaging exams was considered a cornerstone of radiation safety. Today, however, radiation safety experts are calling for a shift in both practice and perception – one grounded in...
Colorado Associates in Medical Physics (CAMP) is a private medical physics practice that has served the Rocky Mountain region in an official capacity since 1988. The group’s origins extend back to the late 1970s, when its three founders, Jerry White, Greg Gibbs, and...
Before We Begin: Why Talking to Your Care Team Matters You’re probably reading this because you or someone you love is preparing for radioactive iodine (I-131) treatment. This guide is meant to help you feel more prepared and less surprised—but it is for general...
Presented by Nathan Busse, Medical Physicist Introduction Yttrium-90 microsphere radioembolization has become an increasingly important treatment modality for liver malignancies, but establishing a new program requires careful attention to unique workflow challenges,...
November 2025 | Presented by Kiernan McCullough, Chief of Therapy Physics Introduction The field of radiation oncology stands at a remarkable intersection of technological innovation and clinical excellence. While the fundamental principles of radiation therapy remain...
Every year, countless women undergo mammograms as part of their breast cancer screening routine. But behind each of those images is a carefully calibrated system, regulated by law and monitored by specialized medical physicists who work to balance two critical...
As a diagnostic physicist for CAMP serving rural hospitals across Western Colorado and New Mexico, Steve Jackson has discovered something that might surprise you: remote healthcare facilities often deliver healthcare that matches what you’ll find in major...
Part 1: Part 2: Chris Today, we are joined by Brad Lofton, a diagnostic and nuclear medical physicist who serves as chief executive officer of the Colorado Associates in Medical Physics, or CAMP, where he’s worked since 2010. Brad earned a BS in biomedical...
Introduction Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FEMA) represents a systematic approach to identifying and prioritizing potential failures in clinical processes. The methodology involves scoring failure modes on three key criteria: severity (impact on patient or staff...