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  • Mathematical Oncology
  • Radiotherapy Modeling

Background:

  • Classical Gompertz tumor model limitations in radiotherapy.
  • Need for advanced models to predict fractional radiotherapy outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a three-component mathematical model for tumor growth.
  • To apply the model to fractional radiotherapy using computer simulation.
  • To analyze key parameters influencing radiotherapy efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Formulation of a three-component tumor growth model, extending the Gompertz model.
  • Application of the model to fractional radiotherapy scenarios with parameter analysis.
  • Computer simulation to assess the impact of fractional dose, quiescent cell amount, and α/β value.

Main Results:

  • Stable model performance with convergent simulation results.
  • Fractional radiotherapy dose demonstrated a significant impact on treatment effectiveness.
  • Quiescent tumor cell count and α/β value showed a moderate influence on outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The developed mathematical model can effectively simulate and analyze tumor radiotherapy.
  • The model provides theoretical guidance for optimizing personalized radiotherapy strategies.
  • Validated parameters enable robust predictions for clinical application.