Brachytherapy: Physical and Clinical Aspects

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Link to IAEA Radiation Oncology Physics: A Handbook for Teachers and Students
Slides: Chapter 13. BRACHYTHERAPY: PHYSICAL AND CLINICAL ASPECTS
Text: Chapter 13. BRACHYTHERAPY: PHYSICAL AND CLINICAL ASPECTS

Contents

[edit] INTRODUCTION

[edit] PHOTON SOURCE CHARACTERISTICS

  1. Practical considerations
  2. Physical characteristics of brachytherapy sources
  3. Mechanical characteristics of brachytherapy sources
  4. Source specification

[edit] CLINICAL USE AND DOSIMETRY SYSTEMS

  1. Gynaecology
  2. Interstitial brachytherapy
  3. Remote afterloading systems
  4. Permanent prostate implants
  5. Eye plaques
  6. Intravascular brachytherapy

[edit] DOSE SPECIFICATION AND REPORTING

  1. Intracavitary treatments
  2. Interstitial treatments

[edit] DOSE DISTRIBUTIONS AROUND SOURCES

  1. AAPM TG 43 algorithm
  2. Other calculation methods for point sources
  3. Linear (line) sources

[edit] DOSE CALCULATION PROCEDURES

  1. Manual dose calculations
  2. Computerized treatment planning
  3. Calculation of treatment time

[edit] COMMISSIONING OF BRACHYTHERAPY TPSs

  1. Check of the reconstruction procedure
  2. Check of consistency between quantities and units
  3. Computer vs. manual dose calculation
  4. Check of the decay corrections

[edit] COMMISSIONING OF RADIOACTIVE SOURCES

  1. Wipe tests
  2. Autoradiography and uniformity check of activity
  3. Calibration chain

[edit] QUALITY ASSURANCE IN BRACHYTHERAPY

  1. Constancy check of a calibrated dosimeter
  2. Regular checks of sources and applicators
  3. Check of source positioning with afterloading devices
  4. Radiation monitoring around patients
  5. Quality management programme

[edit] BRACHYTHERAPY VS. EXTERNAL BEAM THERAPY

[edit] BIBLIOGRAPHY

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