Published October 2009 | Version v1
Journal article

Impact of conformal radiotherapy with intensity modulation on the treatment safety

  • 1. Institut de Recherche en Cancerologie de Montpellier (IRCM), 34 - Montpellier (France)

Description

The intensity modulated radiotherapy (I.M.R.T.) brought a challenge to our habits and our practices. Implemented following key steps, it allows an optimization of the treatment preparation, control and follow-up, that has for effect a safety gain. (N.C.)

Availability note (English)

Available from doi: <http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.canrad.2009.08.050

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (French)
Impact des techniques de radiotherapie conformationelle avec modulation d'intensite sur la securite du traitement

Identifiers

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Cancer Radiotherapie
Journal Volume
13
Journal Issue
no.6-7
Journal Page Range
p. 662
ISSN
1278-3218
CODEN
CARAFC

Conference

Title
20. Congress of the French Society of Oncological Radiotherapy
Original Conference Title
20. Congres de la Societe Francaise de radiotherapie oncologique (SFRO)
Dates
21-23 Oct 2009
Place
Paris (France)

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
41034394
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
DOSIMETRY; NEOPLASMS; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; RADIATION DOSES; RADIOTHERAPY; SAFETY
Descriptors DEC
DISEASES; DOSES; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; RADIOLOGY; THERAPY