Physics Bucharest 2017

Volume definition-summary

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GTV- demonstrable tumour CTV - GTV + subclinical tumour PTV - CTV + margin for uncertainties (internal margin & set-up margin)

IrV

TrV

PTV

CTV

GTV

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TrV-

volume enclosed by

specified isodose

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IrV- tissue volume receiving dose deemed significant in relation to normal tissue tolerance