Planning method for radiation therapy

Details Planning method for radiation therapy Planning method for radiation therapy

2007-09-04

2007-09-04

Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Absorption

Reexamination Certificate

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10887966

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for controlling the correlation between the factors of treatment plan efficiency and dosimetric fitness to optimize the radiation therapy, or radiotherapy plan, include providing user control of the segment count, user control of total monitor units, and selection of an optimization algorithm as a method of controlling treatment efficiency.

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