Tin foil modified electron radiation of the skin of the nose

Abstract

Radiation therapy to the skin of the nose for non‐melanoma skin cancer is common in Australia yet presents numerous dosimetric and practical challenges. A tin foil modified electron (TME) radiation technique has been used routinely at Perth Radiation Oncology since 2001. The development of this technique over an extended period involving almost 100 cases is reported and key processes at simulation, planning and treatment delivery are described. A summary of major clinical outcomes is presented for 53 patients treated with TME between 2001 and 2005.