News | Radiation Oncology | September 24, 2024

Breast cancer surgeon launches protective gear for healthcare workers exposed to radiation. 

 


Sept. 23, 2024 – BAT, an innovative radiation protection garment designed to safeguard the breast, axilla and thyroid, reducing healthcare workers' risk of breast cancer and other radiation-associated cancers is now available from Burlington Medical.

BAT is a lightweight garment that can be worn with any radioprotective apron, with no attachments needed. With over two million radiation healthcare workers worldwide, it addresses the critical gaps in radiation protection often overlooked by conventional aprons. BAT was developed by Dr. Lauren Ramsey, a Breast Surgical Oncologist who lost a friend and colleague to breast cancer and believed her occupational exposure to radiation may have played a role. 

“Female orthopedic surgeons have up to a three times higher rate of breast cancer,” noted Dr. Ramsey. “Women now make up 55 percent of medical school attendees and this product was developed with women in mind. BAT reduces radiation to the upper outer quadrant of the breast by over 97 percent, as well as decreasing exposure to the thyroid, chest, and spine.” 

This garment offers healthcare workers a critical layer of protection to help reduce cancer risk. Ionizing radiation exposure accumulates over time and can significantly increase the risk of cancer, making effective protection essential. BAT meets this need by providing targeted protection to sensitive tissues without compromising comfort or mobility.

Key Features:

  • Targeted Protection: Specifically designed to protect the breast, axilla and thyroid, reducing radiation exposure by up to 97.7 percent¹.
  • Lightweight and Breathable: Strategic design with mesh panels ensures comfort, mobility and temperature regulation.
  • Complementary Solution: Universally compatible with any radioprotective apron.
  • Enhanced Safety: Shields the breast and axilla, while reducing exposure to scatter radiation affecting the chest, neck and spine.

BAT is distributed exclusively through Burlington Medical.

Healthcare professionals can order BAT directly: https://burmed.com/store/bat.html

 

1) Protecting Our Own: A Method for Reducing Breast Radiation Exposure in Healthcare Workers. Health Physics. 2024 May 6. PMID: 38709165.


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