Physics Athens 2016

Why prediction of tumor induction risk?

1. Include in treatment plan optimization 2. Compare treatment techniques, e.g. 3DCRT vs. IMRT vs. protons 3. Compare beam energies, 6 MV or 18 MV 4. Compare linac types: Siemens vs. Varian vs. Elekta 5. Assess impact of kV/MV image guidance procedures on tumor induction

6. Information for patients: quantification of risk

of tumor induction risk

Prediction

Problems: Data are incomplete and conflicting, models are simple

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