Synopsis For M.Phil
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SYNOPSIS
FOR M-PHIL STUDIES ENTITLED
Modification in Dose Distribution for
Radiotherapy Treatment Planning
Research Proposal
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Submitted
By
X.Y.Z
M. Phil
Scholar
Session
2014-18
PHYSICS DEPARTMENT
GOMAL UNIVERSITY, D. I. KHAN
Modification in Dose Distribution for
Radiotherapy Treatment Planning
Synopsis of proposed thesis research submitted
in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of M. Phil.
Submitted
By
X.Y.Z
Approved by the Supervisory Committee
(Name
and signature)
1. Prof. Dr. A.B.C Supervisor/Chairperson
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2. Prof. Dr. X.Y.Z Co-Supervisor
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Islamia University Bahawalpur
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
3. Aims and Objective
4. Sample
5. Methodology
6. Materials
7. Significance
8. References
1. Introduction
Radiation therapy is used for cancer treatment by using high doses of radiation to
kill cancer cells and stop them from spreading. At low doses, radiation is used
as an x-ray to see inside your body and take pictures, such as x-rays of your
teeth or broken bones. Radiation used in cancer treatment works in much the
same way, except that it is given at higher doses.
Radiation therapy can be external
or internal. Sometimes people
get both forms of radiation therapy [1].
Many people with cancer need
radiation therapy. In fact, more than half of people with cancer get radiation
therapy. Sometimes, radiation therapy is the only kind of cancer treatment
people need.
External beam radiation therapy utilizes a
linear accelerator to direct highenergy photons andelectrons at the cancer. To
minimize side effects, the treatmentsare usually given on week days for a
specific number of weeks which are calculated by the radiationoncologist,
physicist, and dosimetrist.
Using treatment planning software, the
treatment team controls the size and shape of the beam and how it is aimed at
the patient’s body, to effectively treat the tumorwhile avoiding the
surrounding normal tissue. Several types of external beam therapy have been
discussed. The radiation oncologist will recommend one of thesetreatments if it
is medically indicated and suitable for patients care.
2. Literature Review
3. Aims and Objective
4. Sample
Statement
of Problem:
To
effectively evaluate and implement treatment plans, accurate calculation of
radiation dose distribution in three dimensions using 3-dimensional anatomic
information is essential [39].
Radiation therapy treatment always focuses to shape the three dimensional dose
distribution capable to compactly surround the tumor volume. This implies that
the requirements for the spatial accuracy of the relationship between dose and
volumes of interest are steadily increasing. The complex anatomy of the patient
and the complex shape and intensity distribution of the beam in target volume,
make this task not easy to accomplish. Advancement in Radiation therapy
treatment and treatment planning leads to provide best possible outcome, but
this can only be possible if there is fast and accurate dose calculation engine
available. This calculation system is very important component of the treatment
planning system.
5. Methodology
The
Radiotherapy Machines, such as linear accelerator , and their related Treatment
Planing Systems, will be used in ShaukatKhanum Cancer Hospital & Research
Center Lahore. The three dimensional conformal radiotherapy, intensity
modulated radiation therapy, and image guided radiation therapy , treatment
plans will be made and evaluated. Various degress of freedom will be utilized
to achieve the best possible dose distribution, and resultantly for the best
possible treatment outcome.
6. Materials
7. Significance
Expected
Outcome:
The
evaluation of treatment plans will help to achieve the optimum and best
possible treatment option for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. The dose
distribution calculation systems will be analyzed and comparative analysis will
help to select most appropriate set of parameters.
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