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Medical Physics
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January 1, 2009
Purpose: To deliver optimal hyperthermia (HT) treatments for patients with advanced extremity sarcomas using DCE‐MRI and MRTI Method and Materials: Patients were treated on a protocol using radiotherapy consisting of 45 Gy and once a week HT for 5 weeks in ...
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Medical Physics
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January 1, 2007
Purpose: To describe challenges in limiting kidney dose when delivering TBI to SSc patients enrolled on a multicenter Phase II/III SCOT (Scleroderma Cyclophosphamide or Transplantation) protocol. Material and Methods: The SCOT protocol uses a preparative r ...
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Medical Physics
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January 1, 2007
Purpose: To compare treatment isocenter placement based on OBI 2D kV imaging and OBI 3D‐CBCT imaging for patients undergoing SBRT, and compare the CBCT based isocenter shifts among liver, lung and spine lesions. Material and Methods: 119 SBRT fractions wer ...
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Medical Physics
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January 1, 2006
Background: DCE‐MRI has great potential to provide routine assessment of cancer treatment response. The contrast agent preferentially accumulates in tumors due to increased tumor vascular permeability. The MR based parameters that can be used for treatment ...
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Medical Physics
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January 1, 2006
Purpose: To develop and assess a technique using cone‐beam CT (CBCT) to localize treatment targets for stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). Material and Methods: Patients selected for SBRT had 3‐D or 4‐D CT simulation with immobilization. GTV, CTV, ...
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