A radiobiological Markov simulation tool for aiding decision making in proton therapy referral

The use of intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) for the treatment of cancer has become increasingly common in recent years. The primary advantage of IMPT over intensity modulated radiation therapy with X-rays (IMRT) lies in reduction of integral dose deposited in the patient while delivering an equivalent dose to the tumour volume [1,2]. The disadvantage of proton therapy is that it is a more expensive form of treatment with limited availability.
Source: Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Original paper Source Type: research