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Reply to comments of Olch and Kagan
Author(s) -
Saw Cheng B.,
Suntharalingam Nagalingam
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
medical physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.473
H-Index - 180
eISSN - 2473-4209
pISSN - 0094-2405
DOI - 10.1118/1.596388
Subject(s) - volume (thermodynamics) , homogeneous , medical physics , selection (genetic algorithm) , nuclear medicine , cover (algebra) , process (computing) , medicine , computer science , mathematics , engineering , artificial intelligence , physics , mechanical engineering , combinatorics , quantum mechanics , operating system
Olch and Kagan, with their comments on our paper, continue to assert that treating the entire target volume to the prescribed dose should be the aim even if additional normal tissue is treated in the process. It is our contention, with proper input from our clinician colleagues, that the selection of a dose rate to deliver the prescribed dose should result in the delivery of highly homogeneous dose throughout the target volume, adequately cover the target volume, and minimize irradiation of tissues surrounding the target volume. We do feel strongly that the consideration of all three factors is important for the best management of a patient's treatment.