Radiobiology of LDR, HDR, PDR and VLDR Brachytherapy - GEC-ESTRO Handbook of Brachytherapy
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Summary |
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Introduction |
4 |
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Radiation Effects and Tissue Responses |
4 |
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Dose - Time Patterns in BT |
5 |
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The four R’s of Radiobiology and the Dose Rate Effect |
6 |
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Mathematical modelling of different dose rates and the EQD2 concept |
8 |
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Biological effects of dose inhomogeneity |
12 |
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Volume, anatomical site, and patient-related effects |
12 |
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Clinical Results: LDR, MDR, HDR and PDR BT |
13 |
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Practical Applications |
16 |
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Key messages |
17 |
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References |
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