Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Study protocol for a multicenter phase II prospective externally controlled non-inferiority trial of hypofractionated re-irradiation in patients with recurrent high-grade glioma (RISinG).

PloS one·2026

Same author

Early and locally advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guideline for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.

Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2025

Same author

Partial Breast Radiation Therapy in Low-Risk Breast Cancer Using a Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Adaptive Approach; Results of the Phase 2 PARLOB Study.

Practical radiation oncology·2025

Same author

European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) strategy 2024-2026: Growth and diversification in a rapidly changing world.

Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology·2024

Same author

Population-based survival rates after curative surgical and non-surgical treatment of stage III NSCLC since 2017.

Lung cancer (Amsterdam, Netherlands)·2024

Same author

Diagnosis and management of pneumonitis following chemoradiotherapy and immunotherapy in stage III non-small cell lung cancer.

Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology·2024

Same journal

Effective contrast-enhanced preprocessing for intracranial artery segmentation in digital subtraction angiography.

Physics in medicine and biology·2026

Same journal

Improving Plan Quality in Adaptive Proton Therapy Using an Interactive Dose Modification Tool.

Physics in medicine and biology·2026

Same journal

Technical Note: Real-Time MLC Control and Latency Measurement Optimization with External Verification.

Physics in medicine and biology·2026

Same journal

Fetus-Specific Hematopoietic Stem Cell Dosimetry Framework for Leukemia-Relevant Target Cells During Prenatal Development.

Physics in medicine and biology·2026

Same journal

Deep learning-based dose prediction to enhance planning efficiency in cervical brachytherapy with hybrid applicators.

Physics in medicine and biology·2026

Same journal

Corrigendum: Referenceless MR thermometry-a comparison of five methods (2017<i>Phys. Med. Biol</i>.<b>62</b>1-16).

Physics in medicine and biology·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 24, 2026

PET and MRI Guided Irradiation of a Glioblastoma Rat Model Using a Micro-irradiator

PET and MRI Guided Irradiation of a Glioblastoma Rat Model Using a Micro-irradiator

Published on: December 28, 2017

Comments on 'Single-Arc IMRT?'.

W F A R Verbakel, S Senan, F J Lagerwaard

Physics in Medicine and Biology

|March 24, 2009

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

This letter clarifies RapidArc technology for single-arc radiotherapy, addressing potential unawareness of 2008 advancements in Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT). It highlights RapidArc as a key development in single-arc treatment delivery.

More Related Videos

A Dorsal Skinfold Window Chamber Tumor Mouse Model for Combined Intravital Microscopy and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Translational Cancer Research

A Dorsal Skinfold Window Chamber Tumor Mouse Model for Combined Intravital Microscopy and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Translational Cancer Research

Published on: April 12, 2024

Treatment of Liver Metastases Using an Internal Target Volume Method for Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy

Treatment of Liver Metastases Using an Internal Target Volume Method for Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy

Published on: May 8, 2018

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 24, 2026

PET and MRI Guided Irradiation of a Glioblastoma Rat Model Using a Micro-irradiator

PET and MRI Guided Irradiation of a Glioblastoma Rat Model Using a Micro-irradiator

Published on: December 28, 2017

A Dorsal Skinfold Window Chamber Tumor Mouse Model for Combined Intravital Microscopy and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Translational Cancer Research

A Dorsal Skinfold Window Chamber Tumor Mouse Model for Combined Intravital Microscopy and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Translational Cancer Research

Published on: April 12, 2024

Treatment of Liver Metastases Using an Internal Target Volume Method for Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy

Treatment of Liver Metastases Using an Internal Target Volume Method for Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy

Published on: May 8, 2018

Area of Science:

Medical Physics
Radiation Oncology

Background:

The article 'Single-Arc IMRT?' by Bortfeld and Webb (2009) may not reflect the latest advancements in single-arc radiotherapy.
The authors' submission date (August 2008) predates significant 2008 conference data.

Discussion:

This letter addresses potential gaps in awareness regarding current single-arc radiotherapy techniques.
It specifically discusses RapidArc technology from Varian Medical Systems.

Key Insights:

RapidArc represents a significant development in delivering single-arc radiation treatments.
Recent advancements presented at major 2008 conferences (AAPM, ESTRO, ASTRO) are crucial for understanding the current state of single-arc IMRT.

Outlook:

Further discussion on RapidArc's capabilities in single-arc treatments is warranted.
Keeping abreast of recent developments is essential for accurate scientific discourse in radiation oncology.