Publications by authors named "Paul Moorfoot"
Dosimetric impact of variable air cavity within PTV for rectum cancer.
J Appl Clin Med Phys
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how changes in rectal air volume affect the quality of treatment plans for rectal cancer patients during radiation therapy.
- Twelve patients were evaluated by simulating air cavity expansions using various margins, which helped assess the impact on treatment effectiveness.
- Results show that excessive air volume (over 17 cm) can lower the dose coverage in targeted treatment areas while simultaneously increasing coverage in excess dose regions, leading to new clinical guidelines for acceptable air volume during treatment.