Conformational Radiation by Brachytherapy in Prostate Cancer; The Establishment of an RTOG 3-D Evaluation Center for Multi-Institutional Studies
Conformational Radiation by Brachytherapy in Prostate Cancer; The Establishment of an RTOG 3-D Evaluation Center for Multi-Institutional Studies

Author: James A. Purdy

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Published: 2001

Total Pages: 88

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The work funded by this grant was used to establish credentialing requirements and quality assurance (QA) guidelines for the conduct of national, multi-institutional cooperative group studies of Transperineal Interstitial Permanent Prostate Brachytherapy (TIPPB). A methodology for electronic data exchange of TIPPB treatment planning verification data between institutions participating in a future TIPPB protocol and the 3DQA Center at Washington University in St. Louis has been developed. In addition, the 3DQA Center has developed a credentialing process and QA guidelines to ensure that participating institutions have the proper equipment and appropriate procedures in place to administer TIPPB. A 3D radiation treatment planning (3DRTP) system has been adapted to serve as a 3DQA review Station of clinical and dosimetric data for patients entered on Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) and other cooperative group TIPPB protocols. Remote review software tools that allow centralized QA and dose evaluation have been developed. A database for the TIPPB treatment planning data that can be linked with clinical outcome data has been developed.

Conformal Radiation by Brachytherapy in Prostate Cancer: The Establishment of an RTOG 3-D Evaluation Center
Conformal Radiation by Brachytherapy in Prostate Cancer: The Establishment of an RTOG 3-D Evaluation Center

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Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

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There currently is no accepted credentialing or certification process for the many inexperienced clinicians beginning to perform Transperineal Interstitial Permanent Prostate Brachytherapy (TIPPB). The work being funded by this grant is designed to establish quality assurance (QA) guidelines for the conduct of TIPPB for the purpose of performing national, multi-institutional cooperative studies. The guidelines are intended to: (1) ensure that participating institutions have the proper equipment and appropriate procedures in place to administer TIPPB; (2) define a standard TIPPB data set to be submitted to the 3DQA Center for each treated patient to assess protocol compliance; (3) define an electronic data exchange mechanism for submission of each protocol patient's digital data set; and (4) establish a QA review process of the submitted data. Substantial progress has been made in establishing a methodology for electronic data exchange. A proposed credentialing process and QA guidelines have been developed. Work is in progress in modifying a CMS FOCUS 3DRTP system to serve as a TIPPB QA review station. Work will begin in the next funding period on the development of remote QA review tools and a national database for the TIPPB treatment planning data that can be linked with clinical outcome data.

Setting Up a Radiotherapy Programme
Setting Up a Radiotherapy Programme

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

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Published: 2008

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 9789201018076

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This publication provides guidance for designing and implementing radiotherapy programmes, taking into account clinical, medical physics, radiation protection and safety aspects. It reflects current requirements for radiotherapy infrastructure in settings with limited resources. It will be of use to professionals involved in the development, implementation and management of radiotherapy programmes

Evolution of Ionizing Radiation Research
Evolution of Ionizing Radiation Research

Author: Mitsuru Nenoi

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2015-09-17

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9535121677

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The industrial and medical applications of radiation have been augmented and scientific insight into mechanisms for radiation action notably progressed. In addition, the public concern about radiation risk has also grown extensively. Today the importance of risk communication among stakeholders involved in radiation-related issues is emphasized much more than any time in the past. Thus, the circumstances of radiation research have drastically changed, and the demand for a novel approach to radiation-related issues is increasing. It is thought that the publication of the book Evolution of Ionizing Radiation Research at this time would have enormous impacts on the society. The editor believes that technical experts would find a variety of new ideas and hints in this book that would be helpful to them to tackle ionizing radiation.

Clinical Oncology
Clinical Oncology

Author: Martin D. Abeloff

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Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780443075452

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A must-have reference, this new edition provides practical information on treatment guidelines, details of diagnosis and therapy, and personal recommendations on patient management from experts in the field. Consistently formatted chapters allow for a user-friendly presentation for quick access of key information by the practicing clinician. Completely updated, this new edition includes all of the latest developments in treatment strategies of medical, surgical and radiation oncologists.

Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Author: Jason P. Sheehan

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2021-12-23

Total Pages: 837

ISBN-13: 1000514374

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In this third edition of Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Drs. Sheehan and Lunsford provide an updated assessment of the practice of stereotactic radiosurgery. Topics include benign and malignant tumors, cerebrovascular abnormalities, and functional disorders. Several new topics are now included and focus on immunotherapy, hypofractionation, and repeat radiosurgery. Each chapter contains key figures and tables to illustrate the critical concepts of the work. Contributors to the book represent many of the most prestigious stereotactic radiosurgery centers across the world. This book is comprised of 36 chapters and represents a comprehensive update to prior editions. It is intended to be a readable, credible, and accessible reference on stereotactic radiosurgery. Editors Jason Sheehan, MD, PhD, FACS, FAANS, is the Vice Chair and Harrison Distinguished Professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of Virginia (UVA). He also serves as the Neurosciences Service Line Director at UVA. Dr. Sheehan is the current chair of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Section on Tumors. He serves as the Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Neuro-Oncology. L. Dade Lunsford, MD, serves as the Lars Leksell Professor and Distinguished Professor at the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. He is also director of the Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and an internationally recognized authority on stereotactic surgery, radiosurgery, and minimally invasive surgery. He has authored or coauthored more than 1,000 scientific reports and 16 books.

The Use of Computers in Radiation Therapy
The Use of Computers in Radiation Therapy

Author: Wolfgang Schlegel

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 630

ISBN-13: 3642597580

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Computers have had and will continue to have a tremendous impact on professional activity in almost all areas. This applies to radiological medicine and in particular to radiation therapy. This book compiles the most recent developments and results of the application of computers and computer science as presented at the XIIIth International Conference on the Use of Computers in Radiation Therapy in Heidelberg, Germany. The text of both oral presentations and posters is included. The book is intended for computer sientists, medical physicists, engineers and physicians in the field of radiation therapy and provides a comprehensive survey of the entire field.

Image-Guided IMRT
Image-Guided IMRT

Author: Thomas Bortfeld

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-05-28

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 3540303561

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Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), one of the most important developments in radiation oncology in the past 25 years, involves technology to deliver radiation to tumors in the right location, quantity and time. Unavoidable irradiation of surrounding normal tissues is distributed so as to preserve their function. The achievements and future directions in the field are grouped in the three sections of the book, each suitable for supporting a teaching course. Part 1 contains topical reviews of the basic principles of IMRT, part 2 describes advanced techniques such as image-guided and biologically based approaches, and part 3 focuses on investigation of IMRT to improve outcome at various cancer sites.

Surgical Techniques in Rectal Cancer
Surgical Techniques in Rectal Cancer

Author: Giovanni Dapri

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-02-09

Total Pages: 597

ISBN-13: 443155579X

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This book describes the various procedures, including surgery through the abdominal wall, through a transanal access or by the union of both, using an open, laparoscopic, or robotic approach. Worldwide pioneers for each technique are invited as authors and portray in step-by-step detail about each procedure. Of the 32 chapters, 23 are dedicated only for the surgical procedures. Each chapter is enriched by numerous figures, which complement the text, permitting the understanding of each surgical technique from its beginning until the last step. Eight additional chapters are dedicated to the clinical and anatomical aspects of rectal cancer. In the last decade there has been an impressive evolution in the treatment of patients with rectal cancer, with a focus not only on the preservation of a cancer-free life, but the quality of that life. This book has been written to be useful for everyone involved in rectal cancer management. From internists, gastroenterologists, endoscopists, oncologists, radiotherapists and radiologists involved in the treatment of rectal cancer during their daily practice, to surgeons specialized in colorectal surgery, to junior faculty to trainees, all interested in new and innovative techniques.