Theratron model B radiotherapy machine

Made:: 1953 in Ottawa

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Theratron model B cobalt 60 moving beam radiotherapy machine, the first of its type to be installed in Europe, from Mount Vernon Hospital, made by Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd (A.E.C.L.), P.O. Box 6300, Ottawa, Canada, K2A 3W3, 1953 (see note).

Radiation dose calculator

1955-1975

Diagram for Theratron model B cobalt 60 moving beam radiotherapy machine

1953

Green metal case

1953

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Category:: Radiomedicine

Object Number:: 1979-598

Materials:: steel and lead

type:: teletherapy machines

credit:: Mount Vernon Hospital

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