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Biological effects and equivalent doses in radiotherapy: A software solution
Cyril Voyant1, Daniel Julian2, Rudy Roustit3
1University of Corsica, CNRS UMR SPE 6134, Campus Grimaldi, 20250 Corte, France ; Hospital of Castelluccio, Radiotherapy Unit, BP 85, 20177 Ajaccio, France.
Summary
This study introduces a GNU-licensed tool for calculating biological doses and complication probabilities, addressing limitations in traditional time, dose, and fractionation (TDF) models for radiotherapy. The new algorithm provides reliable interpretations for treatment planning and changes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Physics
- Radiation Oncology
- Computational Biology
Background:
- Traditional models for radiotherapy dose calculation, such as time, dose, and fractionation (TDF) and linear-quadratic (LQ) models, have known limitations.
- Medical physicists and clinicians need efficient and accurate tools for interpreting delivered radiation doses and planning treatment modifications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and propose a calculation interface, available under the GNU license, for determining equivalent doses, biological doses, and normal tissue complication probabilities (NTCP) using the Lyman-Kutcher-Burman model.
- To provide a reliable computational tool for radiotherapy treatment planning and analysis.
Main Methods:
- The methodology integrates established models: the linear-quadratic-linear (LQL) model by Astrahan, Dale's model for repopulation effects, and Thames' predictions for multifractionated treatments.
- An algorithm was developed to minimize a cost function, enabling the calculation of biological dose parameters.
Main Results:
- The developed algorithm's output was compared against equivalent dose calculations from standard tools used in seven French radiotherapy centers.
- The comparison validated the accuracy and reliability of the proposed calculation interface.
Conclusions:
- The proposed GNU-licensed calculation interface offers a robust solution for computing biological doses and normal tissue complication probabilities.
- This tool enhances the ability of medical physicists and physicians to provide fast and reliable interpretations in radiotherapy, supporting treatment optimization.
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