title: Perspectives of multidimensional conformal radiation treatment.
abstract: We consider the present technological advancement that underlies the implementation of computer-controlled conformal radiotherapy. We also consider the developments in modern biology that may provide input to therapy planning. The concept of multidimensional conformal radiotherapy is advanced, which integrates geometrical precision and biological conformality, to optimize the treatment planning for individual patients, with a view to improve the overall success of radiotherapy.
authors.affiliation: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10021.
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Ling
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Burman
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Chui
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Kutcher
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Leibel
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: LoSasso
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mageras
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mohan
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Yorke
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011881:Radiotherapy, Computer-Assisted