The cyclotron is a federally regulated device that produces radioactive isotopes for the Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Centre. The cyclotron and the PET Centre are both located at the VG Site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax.
The isotopes used in PET scans can help health care providers diagnose medical conditions, particularly cancer but also certain brain and heart disorders.
The objective of the Cyclotron – Radiation Safety Public Information and Disclosure Program is to:
- Meet federal requirements to ensure that radiation safety information relating to the health, safety and security of persons and the environment are communicated to the public.
- Determine the public views on cyclotron radiation safety.
- To gather feedback used to improve the existing program.
Contact:
- Brandon Hardy, Nova Scotia Health Corporate Radiation Safety Officer
- Phone: 902-717-2669
- Email: Brandon.Hardy@nshealth.ca
Most recent documentation:
- Public Disclosure Protocol V5
- 2021 CNSC Annual Compliance Reporting Form
- Nova Scotia Health 2021 Radiation Safety Cyclotron Public Disclosure Program Summary Report
- Nova Scotia Health Radiation Safety (Cyclotron) Public Disclosure Program Report 2021
Disclosure reports and summaries
- 2020 Nova Scotia Health Radiation Safety (Cyclotron) Public Disclosure Program Report
- 2020 Nova Scotia Health Radiation Safety Cyclotron Public Disclosure Program Summary Report
- 2020 CNSC Annual Compliance Reporting Form
- 2019 Nova Scotia Health Radiation Safety (Cyclotron) Public Disclosure Program Report
- 2019 Nova Scotia Health Radiation Safety Cyclotron Public Disclosure Program Summary Report
- 2019 CNSC Annual Compliance Reporting Form
- 2018 Nova Scotia Health Radiation Safety Cyclotron Public Disclosure Program Summary Report
- 2018 Nova Scotia Health Radiation Safety (Cyclotron) Public Disclosure Program Report
- 2018 CNSC Annual Compliance Reporting Form