Essays about: "IMPT"

Found 2 essays containing the word IMPT.

1. 1. Radiobiological optimization including consideration of secondary cancer risk A treatment modality comparison study for pediatric medulloblastoma

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

   Author : Patrik Brodin; [2010]
   Keywords : Strålterapi; Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Purpose: To estimate and compare normal tissue toxicity and secondary cancer (SC) risks from 3D conformal radiotherapy (3D CRT), arc radiotherapy (ART) and intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) for treatment of pediatric medulloblastoma (MB). The purpose was also to investigate the possibility of optimizing radiotherapy treatment with the aim of reducing normal tissue toxicity as well as the risk of SC. READ MORE

3. 2. Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) - A comparative treatment planning study

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

   Author : Malin Ericsson; [2007]
   Keywords : Nukleärmedicin; Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Purpose: To study Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) with a new treatment planning optimization software. The aim was also to make a comparative study between existing conventional photon plans, Intensity Modulated X-ray Therapy (IMXT) plans and IMPT plans for three different cancer diagnoses. READ MORE