Essays about: "radiotherapy"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 158 essays containing the word radiotherapy.

  1. 6. Optimization of Radiotherapy Treatment Plans Based on Monte Carlo Dose Computations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för reglerteknik

    Author : Ludvig Håkansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Treatment planning plays a vital role in providing good treatment to cancer patients. In order to reach an adequate treatment plan, the algorithm used for simulating the dose in the patient must model the reality well. READ MORE

  3. 7. Optimization of b-value Acquisition and Parameter Estimation of Intravoxel Incoherent Motion Measurements

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

    Author : Ivan Rashid; [2023]
    Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Radiotherapy is commonly used for cancer treatment, given to approximately half of all cancer patients in Sweden. Despite its widespread usage, there is currently no non-invasive and reliable imaging method that can identify regions of radiation resistance. READ MORE

  4. 8. Polymer gel dosimetry with MRI-readout for 3D dose verification - detector characteristics and clinical applications

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

    Author : Thi Guldhill; [2023]
    Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Background & Purpose: Radiation therapy is an essential treatment for cancer patients with the ultimate goal to deliver radiation doses to the tumour with precision while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. Treatment verification is crucial to ensure the accuracy of radiation delivery, for instance by measuring the radiation dose distribution. READ MORE

  5. 9. Increasing the Efficiency of CyberKnife Cancer Treatments by Faster Robot Traversal Paths

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Theodor Hagström; [2023]
    Keywords : Bachelor thesis; Radiation therapy; CyberKnife; Applied mathematics; Optimization; Treatment time; Traversal Time; Kandidatexamensarbete; Strålbehandling; CyberKnife; Tillämpad matematik; Optimering; Behandlingstid; Rörelsetid;

    Abstract : Cancer remains a significant global challenge, constituting one of the leading causes of death worldwide. With an aging population, the demand for cancer treatments is increasing. Nevertheless, due to technological advancements, cancer mortality rates are declining. READ MORE

  6. 10. Evaluation of intrafractional motion for patients receiving whole brain radiotherapy in open-faced immobilisation masks

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

    Author : Sara Falk; [2023]
    Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Purpose/Background Patients receiving whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) today are treated with an immobilisation mask which fully covers their face and therefore might be experienced as uncomfortable and claustrophobic. In recent years, optical surface scanning (OSS) systems have been implemented for patient positioning and real-time motion monitoring [1]. READ MORE