Course book Advanced Treatment Planning 2018

Which dose should be used within NTCP models?

• Dose extracted from DVH ➢ Maximum (D vol ) ➢ D volume ➢ Mean dose

But…

• Dose in OAR is usually heterogeneous • Dose/response relation in OAR changes with the organ considered • Need to define a number that can summarize the different contribution of dose in the OAR volume

Equivalent Uniform Dose