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Dosimetry for Cell Irradiation using Orthovoltage 40-300 kV X-Ray Facilities
Published on: February 20, 2021
External irradiation treatment process.
I Barillot1, D Azria2, A Lisbona3
1Hôpital Bretonneau, CHU de Tours, 2, boulevard Tonnellé, 37000 Tours, France; Université François-Rabelais, 10, boulevard Tonnellé, 37000 Tours, France.
This article details external beam radiation therapy procedures and provides updated French Society for Radiation Oncology guidelines for monitoring patients undergoing treatment.
Area of Science:
- Radiation Oncology
- Medical Physics
Background:
- External beam radiation therapy is a cornerstone of cancer treatment.
- Standardized follow-up protocols are crucial for optimizing patient outcomes and managing treatment-related toxicities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the current external irradiation process in radiation oncology.
- To present updated patient follow-up recommendations from the French Society for Radiation Oncology.
Main Methods:
- Review of established external beam radiation therapy techniques.
- Analysis and synthesis of current French Society for Radiation Oncology guidelines.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive description of the external irradiation process.
- Updated recommendations for patient monitoring during and after radiation therapy.
Conclusions:
- Adherence to standardized external irradiation protocols ensures treatment efficacy.
- Implementing updated follow-up guidelines improves patient care and safety in radiation oncology.
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