Title :
Radiotherapy process integration using a compact photon source together with fluence control and patient imaging
Author :
Tronc, D. ; Dugardin, F. ; Georges, J.P. ; Letoumelin, R. ; Pourre, J.L.
Author_Institution :
Gen. Electr. Med. Syst., Buc, France
Abstract :
Process integration, combining diagnostic, simulation and therapy in a single instrument will overcome many limitations in cancer care. But it asks for a miniturization of the high energy photon source. Such effort could open unforeseen developments as mobile “global therapy” units. Parameter values for the photon source will be achieved with an X-band linac integrated with target and collimator as a shielded compact sub-unit
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; diagnostic radiography; electron accelerators; radiation therapy; X-band linac; cancer care; collimator; compact photon source; fluence control; global therapy; high energy photon source; miniturization; patient diagnostic; patient imaging; radiation therapy; radiotherapy process integration; shielded compact subunit; simulation; target; Biomedical imaging; Collimators; Computed tomography; Instruments; Medical control systems; Medical diagnostic imaging; Medical treatment; Optical control; Radio control; Shape control;
Conference_Titel :
Particle Accelerator Conference, 1995., Proceedings of the 1995
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2934-1
DOI :
10.1109/PAC.1995.504583
