Summary/Conclusion
Combined PET/MR offers new possibilities for RT
planning
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Accurate contouring by combined information
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Integration of multi-parametric functional information
into RTP
RT patient positioning hardware for PET/MR imaging
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Flat table top + mask fixation + RF coil holders
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MR and PET compatible
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CT-based hardware µ-maps available
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Image quality comparable
Multi-parametric functional PET/MR imaging for
biologically adapted RT dose prescriptions
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Multi-parametric information potentially usable as basis
for PET/MR-based dose escalation
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Potential of hypoxia imaging with PET/MR as a basis for
future hypoxia dose painting approaches