Estimating Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Direct Power Consumption of Linear Accelerator-Based External Beam Radiation Therapy.

Rachel F Shenker, Timothy L Johnson, Marcio Ribeiro,Anna Rodrigues,Junzo Chino

Advances in radiation oncology（2023）

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Abstract

We have estimated CO emissions arising from direct energy usage of a LINAC for 4 common cancers treated with EBRT. "Standby" mode of a LINAC uses the most energy per day. Comprehensive studies are warranted to minimize the environmental effects of health and cancer care.

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external beam radiation therapy,linear accelerator–based,radiation therapy

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