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Low dose rate brachytherapy using implanted I-125 seeds as a monotherapy for prostate cancer is now in use in many hospitals. In contrast to fractionated brachytherapy treatments, where the effect of incorrect...
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A fast, high spatial resolution optical tomographic scanner for measurement of absorption in gel dosimetry
A fast tomographic optical density measurement system has been constructed and evaluated for application in Fricke 3D gel dosimetry. Although the potential for full three-dimensional radiation dosimetry with F...
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The linear accelerator mechanical and radiation isocentre assessment with an electronic portal imaging device (EPID)
Regular checks on the performance of radiotherapy treatment units are essential and a variety of protocols has been published. These protocols identify that the determination of isocentre must be accurate and ...
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Growth of a virtual tumour using probabilistic methods of cell generation
A study into treatment enhancement in combined chemo-radiotherapy for unresectable head and neck cancer has initiated the development of a computer model of tumour growth. The model is based on biological para...
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Assessment of flatness and symmetry of megavoltage x-ray beam with an electronic portal imaging device (EPID)
The input/output characteristics of the Wellhofer BIS 710 electronic portal imaging device (EPID) have been investigated to establish its efficacy for periodic quality assurance (QA) applications. Calibration ...
