Research Masterclass in Radiotherapy Physics 2017

Is there a future for planning studies to compare treatment techniques? Planning studies are essential: - often clinical studies not feasible - get a fast answer regarding difference in plan quality, delivery time, MUs, .. - can be hypothesis generating for clinical studies - patient selection: protons vs. photons Need to be done well: - avoid bias - enough patients - clinically deliverable plans - plans have to be checked by clinicians Automated planning can help

Bias-free treatment technique comparison  exactly the same optimization algorithm/scheme  exactly the same planning constraints and prioritized treatment objectives (‘wish-list’)

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