Photon-beam radiation therapy and Monte Carlo

Authors
Siantar, CLH Garrett, D
Citation
Clh. Siantar et D. Garrett, Photon-beam radiation therapy and Monte Carlo, COMPUT SC E, 2(5), 2000, pp. 31-38
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary,"Computer Science & Engineering
Journal title
COMPUTING IN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
ISSN journal
15219615 → ACNP
Volume
2
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
31 - 38
Database
ISI
SICI code
1521-9615(200009/10)2:5<31:PRTAMC>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
Because small variations in radiation doses can cause significant changes i n clinical outcome, calculation accuracy is a major factor in the success o r failure of a cancer treatment course. This article describes how stochast ic, Monte Carlo radiation transport methods can predict radiation doses for cancer patients.