September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize the progress made in treating childhood cancers while acknowledging the work that remains. Decades of research have changed what is possible for children with cancer. The five-year survival rate for...
Medical Physics
On World Radiotherapy Awareness Day, we recognize the teamwork behind every radiation treatment and the specialized expertise that helps make high-quality care possible. When patients think about radiation therapy, they may picture the treatment machine, their...
Research presented at the 2026 AAPM Annual Meeting by Nicolas Pineda, DMP, DABR; Alyssa Martinez, MS; and Renee Butler, MS Size-specific dose estimate has earned its place as the preferred CT dose index for body imaging. CTDIvol tells you what the scanner delivered...
Research presented at the 2026 AAPM Meeting in Vancouver by Richard Chase Mallory, MS; James A. McCulloch, DMP; Nicole H. Bunda-Randall, MS; and Kyle P. Woods, MS Low-dose radiotherapy for knee osteoarthritis is being increasingly adopted to mitigate pain and...
Background The term “peer review” is frequently used in the medical field. There are journal peer reviews, interdisciplinary departmental reviews, and even multidisciplinary tumor boards. However, professional intradisciplinary peer review, the kind Kate...
A linear accelerator is a type of machine that uses electric fields to accelerate charged particles along a straight path. Variations of linear accelerators are used in scientific research, materials testing, and particle physics. One of their most important...
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...
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...