The use of an 8 MeV linear accelerator for the treatment of patients with electrons is described. Dose distributions in water show a zone extending from the surface to a depth of 2·4 cm in which the irradiation is uniform to within 20 per cent, with a steep decline at greater depths. It is considered that effective treatment can be given only to a depth of 2·4 cm. The types of case which can be treated with 8 MeV electrons are discussed and a few treatments which have been given are described.
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