Optimization of internal target volumes in radiotherapy

• Main Author: Γιακουμάκης, Νικόλαος
• Other Authors: Παναγιωτάκης, Γεώργιος
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: Target volume; Radiotherapy; Optimization; Στόχος όγκου; Ακτινοθεραπεία; Βελτιστοποίηση; 616.994 064 2

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether it is possible to create the ITV using a reduced set of 4DCT phases. Methods: Ten lung cancer patients were identified who had received 4DCT imaging as part of their treatment simulation, and who had a noticeable tumor motion. For each patient, a...