Open AccessEvaluation of Lung Density and Its Dosimetric Impact on Lung Cancer Radiotherapy: A Simulation Study
Author(s) -
T Raj Verma,
N Kumar Painuly,
S Prasad Mishra,
S A Yoganathan,
N. K. Singh,
Madan Lal Brahma Bhatt,
Nasheed Jamal
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of biomedical physics and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.302
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 2251-7200
DOI - 10.22086/jbpe.v0i0.430
Large variations in inter- and intra- lung density were recorded. PBC overestimated the dose at air/lung interface as well as inside lung. The results of Monte Carlo simulation can be used to assess the performance of other treatment planning systems used in lung cancer radiotherapy.
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