1382 / 1778
achieved by Weighting/dwell times (and Normalization point)
determined by location and target
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
10
11
12
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
10
11
12
Normalization/Reference point(s)
Nr.
Catheter Nr._
« Intracavitary » versus Interstitial
treatment planning approach
100% (=PD)
200%
Balanced weighting between catheters 1-12
Dose normalized to ~85% basal dose (MCD)
Dominant weighting in catheter 3
Dose normalized to Reference point
(
“
reference
”
distance from applicator surface)
Taken from the GEC ESTRO Handbook
Slide Courtesy: Daniel Berger, Vienna