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The Transition from 2-D Brachytherapy to 3-D High Dose Rate Brachytherapy

By Iaea

Book information

Publisher
IAEA
Year
2015
ISBN
9789201186195, 9789201014153
LCC
RC271.R27.7736 2015eb
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6448444 bytes)
Series
IAEA Human Health Reports No. 12
Edition
1
Pages
47\47
Time added
2023-08-18 19:13:37
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Description

Brachytherapy is a major treatment modality in the treatment of common cancers including cervical cancer. This publication addresses the recent technological change in brachytherapy treatment planning with better access to 3-D volumetric patient imaging modalities including computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) as opposed to traditional 2-D planar images. In the context of 2-D and 3-D brachytherapy, the publication provides definitions, clinical indications, transitioning milestones, commissioning steps, quality assurance measures, and a related questionnaire. Staff training and resourcing are also addressed. The publication will serve as a guide to radiotherapy departments that wish to make the transition from 2-D to 3-D brachytherapy.

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