End-to-end dosimetry audit for three-dimensional image-guided brachytherapy for cervical cancer

Radiation therapy dosimetry audits have a lengthy history, dating back to their initiation by the International Atomic Energy Agency in 1969 [1]. Several studies have reported the importance of dosimetry audits [2 –5]. Previous audits in radiation therapy have mainly focused on external beam radiation therapy, with less emphasis on brachytherapy [6]. Brachytherapy dosimetry is challenging due to the steep dose gradient. Initially, brachytherapy audits were limited to source strength checks [7,8].
Source: Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research