Essays about: "Hypofractionation"

Found 2 essays containing the word Hypofractionation.

1. 1. Flattening filter free volumetric modulated arc therapy for extreme hypofractionation of prostate cancer - Decreasing the treatment time and reducing the impact of prostate motion

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen; Lunds universitet/Medicinsk strålningsfysik, Lund

   Author : Minna Ahlström; [2015]
   Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Purpose: This work examined the feasibility of flattening filter free (FFF) volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for extreme hypofractionation of prostate cancer. The aim was to investigate the potential gain in treatment time per fraction for extreme hypofractionation of prostate cancer, while preserving or improving the treatment plan quality and radiation delivery quality. READ MORE

3. 2. The impact of hypoxia on tumour control probability in the high-dose range used in stereotactic body radiation therapy

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Fysikum

   Author : Emely Lindblom; [2012]
   Keywords : Radiobiological modeling; Hypoxia; Stereotactic body radiotherapy; Hypofractionation; SBRT; Non-small cell lung cancer; NSCLC;

   Abstract : The use of stereotactic body radiation therapy employing few large fractions of radiation dose for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer has been proven very successful, high values of tumour control probability (TCP) being clinically achieved. In spite of the success of the fractionation schedules currently used, there is a tendency towards reducing the number of fractions for economical and practical reasons, and also for maximizing the comfort of the patients. READ MORE