SHIELDED STRUCTURE FOR RADIATION TREATMENT EQUIPMENT AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY

摘要

A structure (40) that can be partially assembled at one location, transporte d to a site in modules (101-110), and then fully assembled into a structure suitable for housing a therapeutic radiation source (600) is disclosed. The modules include reinforced walls (510) that are filled with radiation shielding fill material to form a barrier (70) around a central treatment ar ea (50). Additional modules (106-110) are placed over the first set of modules (101-105) and form a barrier above the treatment room (50). A door (130) wit h a selectively retractable threshold provides access to the treatment room. T he module including the radiation equipment is included in removable portions s o that the radiation equipment can be removed and replaced. The modules also form a patient waiting room and control area (60) separated from the treatme nt by the barrier (70).