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ESTRO IMRT course 2015
IMRT optimization: algorithms&cost functions
Brussels October 5th, 2015
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Target goal:
achieve a
sufficient
target dose
Normal tissue goals: do not
exceed acceptable doses
in N
organs
Conformality goal:
target dose should be
conformal
,
spare generic normal tissue
Homogeneity goal:
no large
or
excessive hot spots
in the
target
What are typical treatment goals?