EURADOS REM-COUNTER INTERCOMPARISON AT MAASTRO PROTON THERAPY CENTRE: COMPARISON WITH LITERATURE DATA

Area of Science:

• Medical Physics
• Radiation Oncology
• Nuclear Engineering

Background:

• Maastro Proton Therapy Centre utilizes the Mevion S250i Hyperscan synchrocyclotron, a unique setup in Europe.
• The facility's design, including beam delivery and pulsed beam structure, creates a distinct stray neutron field.
• Existing neutron measurement protocols may not be suitable for this unique pulsed neutron field.

Conclusions:

• Neutron dose levels at Maastro are consistent with other proton therapy centers, despite unique beam characteristics.
• The pulsed neutron field at Maastro requires specific dosimetry equipment.
• Further research into dosimetry for pulsed proton therapy beams is warranted.