Published July 1978 | Version v1
Journal article

Fractionation in radiation therapy

  • 1. Oulu Univ. (Finland). Dept. of Radiotherapy

Description

Use of dose fractionation in radiation therapy to cure various tumours is considered. The results of the effect of various dose fractions and fractionation periodicity on a tumour are given. A formula to calculate a mean radiation effect for any treatment stage is presented. Improvements in determination of exact parameters of fractionation in radiation therapy of various tumours are considered to be necessary

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Additional titles

Original title (Russian)
Фракционирование в лучевой терапии

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Med. Radiol.
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
7
Series
Med. Radiol.
Journal Page Range
21-25