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When comparing RBE and effective doses,
keep in mind:
• The RBE is optimized for 2.7 Gy /Fx
• No change for other Fx-schemes etc.
• The endpoint may be different
(early vs. late)
For spot scanning HIMAC uses the MKM, which is
mathematically very similar to the LEM
Note: depth modulation is no longer constant!
Comparing clinical RBEs