LII:Radiation Oncology: Bullet Points on Physics and Treatment Planning

Radiation Oncology: Bullet Points on Physics and Treatment Planning

Originally written by: Cook, Dvorak, Chan et al. (Original)
Transferred by: Shawn Douglas
Under the license: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported
Other notes: Content is specifically taken from the "Radiation Physics" and "Treatment Planning" sections of the original text.

Table of contents

Part 1: Physics and Treatment

1. Physics Basics
2. Radiation Interactions
3. Equations
4. ICRU Reports
5. AAPM and TG Reports
6. Dosimetry
7. Isotopes Used in Radiation Oncology
8. Treatment Machines
9. Radiation Protection

Part 2: Treatment Planning

1. Contraindications to Radiation Therapy
2. Treated Anatomy
3. Anatomical Contouring Guidelines
4. Bone Marrow Distribution and Effects
5. Radiation Therapy Applications
6. Motion in Radiotherapy
7. Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy - Overview
8. Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy - Technical
9. Simulation Devices
10. Treatment of Patients with Pacemakers and ICDs
11. Dose Evaluation