An analysis of some dosimetric uncertainties in radiation therapy.
A phenomenological analysis of the effect of several parameters on the precision of delivered dose is presented; experimental data are used to demonstrate the effect of these parameters on the delivered dose. It is shown that some setups possess inherently better precision than others; the need for strict quality control during patient treatment is supported by the data.
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Cancer Treatment Center, Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport, PA 17701.
D006801:Humans; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage