FUTURE OF VETERINARY RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Rapid developments in technology will have a profound effect on veteri nary radiation oncology. These developments include computer-enhanced, three-dimensional treatment planning and smaller, more compact, more reliable radiation equipment, primarily Linear accelerators. For treat ment of all veterinary patients, the Linear accelerators need electron capability. Although fractionated therapy will remain the standard fo rm of treatment, new modalities, including a highly precise single-dos e treatment called radiosurgery, and a precise fractionated therapy ca lled conformal therapy, will be utilized more in the future.