Search for dissertations about: "development in radiation therapy techniques"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words development in radiation therapy techniques.
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1. Monte Carlo particle transport codes for ion beam therapy treatment planning : Validation, development and applications
Abstract : External radiotherapy with proton and ion beams needs accurate tools for the dosimetric characterization of treatment fields. Monte Carlo (MC) particle transport codes, such as FLUKA and GEANT4, can be a valuable method to increase accuracy of dose calculations and to support various aspects of ion beam therapy (IBT), such as treatment planning and monitoring. READ MORE
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2. Effects of ionising and non-ionising radiation in cell systems and a rat model for immuno-therapy
Abstract : The most malignant brain tumour, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), has an utterly bad prognosis. In spite of all available therapy, the mean survival time is less than a year. In the unique BRIGTT project (Brain Immuno Gene Tumour Therapy), patients at the Dept of Neurosurgery. READ MORE
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3. Development of optimized radiation therapy using external electron and photon beams
Abstract : The development of new intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) techniques and treatment optimization tools makes it desirable to further improve modulation methods by using scanned photon and electron beams. It is shown that the narrowest possible photon beams have the potential to improve the flexibility in dose delivery, speed up the dose delivery and improve the treatment outcome. READ MORE
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4. Development of a Whole Body Atlas for Radiation Therapy Planning and Treatment Optimization
Abstract : The main objective of radiation therapy is to obtain the highest possible probability of tumor cure while minimizing adverse reactions in healthy tissues. A crucial step in the treatment process is to determine the location and extent of the primary tumor and its loco regional lymphatic spread in relation to adjacent radiosensitive anatomical structures and organs at risk. READ MORE
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5. Development of improved radiation therapy techniques using narrow scanned photon beams
Abstract : The present thesis is focused on the development and application of narrow scanned high energy photon beam for radiation therapy. The introduction of physically and biologically optimized intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) requires a flexible and accurate dose delivery method to maximize the treatment outcome. READ MORE