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Theratron model B radiotherapy machine

Theratron model B radiotherapy machine

1953
Cobalt 60 radiotherapy machine with variable source to skin distance, originally rated at 400 curies, but later uprated to a nominal 1000 curies, made at Cambridge University Workshops, 1953-'4, with accessories, used at Bristol General Hospital, 1955-1984

Cobalt 60 radiotherapy machine with variable source to skin distance

1953-1954
Diagram for 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).

Diagram for Theratron model B cobalt 60 moving beam radiotherapy machine

1953
Cobalt 60 radiotherapy machine using 'lazytongs' mechanism (single prototype), treatment head and supports only, by Servotec Ltd., 265 Finchley Road, London, NW3, England, c. 1961.

Cobalt 60 radiotherapy machine using 'lazytongs' mechanism (single prototype)

1956-1966
Green metal case for Theratron radiotherapy machine

Green metal case

1953