Dosimetry in the vicinity of high-density materials in radiotherapy

(2017) Dosimetry in the vicinity of high-density materials in radiotherapy. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology.

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The success of radiation therapy treatments is largely dependent on the ability to accurately deliver the prescribed dose to a patient within a narrow tolerance. However, the human body consists of many components, which vary in density and can cause treatment complications. In this research, a methodology is established whereby the effects of high-density medical implants on radiotherapy treatments can be quantified accurately and efficiently. A better understanding of the impact of these medical implants on radiotherapy dose distributions means more accurate treatments can be delivered with increased confidence, resulting in improved patient outcomes.

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ID Code: 103983
Item Type: QUT Thesis (PhD)
Supervisor: Trapp, Jamie, Crowe, Scott, & Kairn, Tanya
Keywords: Radiotherapy, Gel dosimetry, high-density, implants, optical CT
DOI: 10.5204/thesis.eprints.103983
Divisions: Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Science & Engineering Faculty
Past > Schools > School of Chemistry, Physics & Mechanical Engineering
Institution: Queensland University of Technology
Deposited On: 15 Mar 2017 11:43
Last Modified: 16 Jan 2025 00:52