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Shielding a patient like this isn't really feasible. The half-value-layer of lead in a 6MegaVolt clinical beam is 17mm [1]. That is, even with nearly an inch of lead shielding in place you'd still be delivering a large dose of radiation to healthy tissue.

[1] https://quizlet.com/4622164/hvl-layers-flash-cards/




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