| MACHINE FOR CANCER TREATMENT New machine for cancer treatment in Victorian Cancer Institute in Melbourne, Australia. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 8810 |
| Catalog #: | 138351 | |
| Clip Number: | 138351-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 3622 E | |
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| Location: | Melbourne, Australia | |
| Year Shot: | 1962 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Diseases, Cancer HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Treatment | |
| Description: | MACHINE FOR CANCER TREATMENT New machine for cancer treatment in Victorian Cancer Institute in Melbourne, Australia. '4 Million Volt Machine for Cancer Treatment'. radiation treatment Melbourne, Australia GV. Victorian Cancer Institute in Melbourne. Various shots of a machine looking like a large X-ray machine being set up in position over a patient. The machine is called a linear accelerator. It cost $75,000 and is designed for deep seated cancers and tumours. The machine also has an output of four million volts which is ten times greater than conventional equipment. Various shots of the radiographer at a control board. | |
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