Layout of the Francis H. Burr Proton Therapy Center
treatment level showing the FDA approved radiation
delivery system, which includes a cyclotron (upper
left insert) and an array of over 50 magnets, each
weighing between 1,000 and 5,000 pounds (highlighted
in orange, blue and green). Protons can be delivered
sequentially to any of the 3 treatment rooms by bending
the beam using the magnets. Radiation is isolated
to individual treatment rooms with 6 feet thick concrete
walls. |