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An investigation into the feasibility of neutron activating holmium-loaded, polymeric microspheres in the thermal column of a TRIGA reactor using MCNP5 simulation models

Creator:

Barreda, Gerardo E.

Abstract:

In intra-arterial radioembolization, nano- and micro-scaled carriers are used in patients with liver tumors that cannot be removed by surgery to deliver various radioisotopes with the aim of improving the outcome of tumor radiotherapy, of minimizing dose to healthy tissue, and of improving the quality of the diagnosis and imaging....

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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the following committee members for their knowledge and support: Dr. Steven Reese, Dr. Jack F