Brachytherapy X-Ray Guards are worn by adults and older children during their Brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer to provide radiation protection for individuals and pets around them. Our Guards are diaper style, lead shields that are easy to put on and may be worn over or under clothing. The protective shield is designed to cover and protect your prostate area. Long ties on each side allow for this item to accommodate a variety of sizes and body types. During the initial time of radioactivity, adult lead diaper shields may be worn by the patient to substantially reduce the radioactivity exposure experienced by other people and pets around the patient. This item is available in one standard size.
Protection: 0.5mm Pb Equivalency Core Material: Regular Lead OnlySize: 14"W x 20"L when flat. Tapers to 6" at narrowest area. 14"W at waist area Closure: TieColor: Available in a selection of solid color nylon, vinyl and diamond ripstop fabric
Weight: Approximately 2.5 pounds
Your Item is Custom Made. Please Choose your core material, size and color carefully as this item is non-returnable. Custom items can not be modified or cancelled once manufacturing begins.Shielding Apparel and Apparel Accessory products are warrantied from the initial date of purchase for defects in material and workmanship - Regular Lead and Lightweight Lead products for two (2) years and Lead Free products for (1) year. Proudly made in the USA and sold by a Veteran Owned Small Business.
Brachytherapy is a type of radiation therapy used to treat prostate cancer. It is also called Internal Radiation Therapy and allows a physician to use a higher total dose of radiation to treat a smaller area and in a shorter time than is possible with external beam radiation treatment. Permanent Brachytherapy involves placing radioactive seeds or pellets in or near a tumor and leaving them there permanently. Over time, the radioactivity level of the seeds will eventually diminish to nothing.Managing daily life after your procedure shouldn't be complicated. With the Brachytherapy Prostate X-Ray Guard from Colortrieve Systems, Inc., maintaining internal radiation therapy safety is as simple as getting dressed in the morning. We have designed this shield specifically for your comfort, eliminating the bulk and confusion often associated with medical protective gear.This guard features an intuitive "diaper-style" design that is incredibly easy to wear. You simply position it over your undergarments and secure it with the adjustable ties, ensuring a custom, snug fit that stays in place all day. It effectively shields your loved ones from prostate cancer radioactive seeds without restricting your movement. Whether worn discreetly under loose clothing or over loungewear, our brachytherapy x-ray guards offer seamless integration into your routine. Experience superior brachytherapy radiation protection that prioritizes both your safety and your convenience, letting you get back to normal life effortlessly. There are two types of radioactive seeds used in LDR brachytherapy: iodine (I-125) most commonly used and Pa-103 (a palladium isotope) less commonly used. I-125 emits gamma at 35 keV and Pa-103 emits gamma at 21 keV. These monoenergetic gamma beams are approximate to the same average Photon energy as about 80 kV and 60 kV x-ray beams. Therefore the 0.50 mm Pb shielding used in adult diapers shields will attenuate over 96% (I-125) and over 98% (Pa-103) of such radiation.
