Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=51155#.VFblv2fHRK0 Author(s) Nilmara A. Guimarães * , Verginia R. Crispim Affiliation(s) Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ/CT/COPPE/Programa de Engenharia Nuclear, Rio de Janeiro,Brazil . ABSTRACT The rate of male breast cancer has increased in recent years, due to the deficiency of preventive examinations (male mammography). Besides, since male breasts are generally smaller than female breasts, it is essential to monitor the doses received by male breasts, as well as those received by close, healthy and critical organs in order to assess the plan used in this kind of treatment. To do this, the distribution of doses i...
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