Research Masterclass in Radiotherapy Physics 2017

Timeline of implementation

1984-6

First gating devices suggested

1996

Experimental gating device used for breast cancer gating

1999

Voluntary breath-hold for breast cancer used experimentally

2000

Varian RPM system released

2001

4DCT suggested

2003

Gating for breast as clinical routine

2004

Robotic tracking CyberKnife Synchrony

2005

4D CBCT

2006

Mid-ventilation phase approach suggested for lung

2009

Vero machine with tracking released

2014

First dynamic MLC tracking treatment

2014

MR guided 4D radiotherapy