Course book Advanced Treatment Planning 2018
Which dose should be used within NTCP models?
• Dose extracted from DVH ➢ Maximum (D vol ) ➢ D volume ➢ Mean dose
But…
• Dose in OAR is usually heterogeneous • Dose/response relation in OAR changes with the organ considered • Need to define a number that can summarize the different contribution of dose in the OAR volume
Equivalent Uniform Dose
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