Published October 1987 | Version v1
Journal article

Divergence of opinion over the linear-quadratic model

Creators

  • 1. Saint Thomas' Hospital, London (UK). Richard Dimbleby Research Lab.

Description

The linear-quadratic model is discussed in relation to fractionation problems in radiotherapy, with reference to the absence of a time factor, whether or not the tumour is an early-responding tissue, the accuracy of α/β ratios, the implications of the LQ model for hypofractionation. (UK)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Br. J. Radiol.
Journal Volume
60
Journal Issue
718
Series
Br. J. Radiol.
Journal Page Range
1042-1043
ISSN
0007-1285
CODEN
BJRAA

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
19008976
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ACCURACY; DOSE-RESPONSE RELATIONSHIPS; ERRORS; FRACTIONATED IRRADIATION; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; RADIOTHERAPY; TIME DEPENDENCE
Descriptors DEC
IRRADIATION; MEDICINE; THERAPY