Biological Effective Dose (BED) Distribution Matching for Obtaining Brachytherapy Prescription Doses & Dosimetric Optimization for Hybrid Seed Brachytherapy
Radioactive seed implant brachytherapy is a common radiotherapy treatment method for prostate cancer. In current clinical practice, a seed consists of a single isotope, such as 125I or 103Pd. A seed containing a mixture of two isotopes has been proposed for prostate cancer treatment. This study in...
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Scholar Commons
2011
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| Online Access: | http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/3298 http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4493&context=etd |