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Breast Cancer Therapy
Accuracy of 192Ir HDR breast brachytherapy dosimetry planning determined
June 2nd, 2005
Factors that influence the accuracy of dose calculations for 192Ir high-dose-rate (HDR) breast brachytherapy have been identified. Oncologists in Greece conducted a study "to evaluate the accuracy of clinical dosimetry planning using commercially available treatment planning systems" in 192Ir HDR breast brachytherapy, "with emphasis on skin dose, in view of potential uncertainties owing to the patient finite dimensions and the presence of the lung." "A patient-equivalent mathematical phantom was constructed on the basis of the patient computed tomography scan used in the clinical treatment planning procedure," explained E....
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-06-02)
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