title: The use of the linear-quadratic model in clinical radiation oncology can be defended on the basis of empirical evidence and theoretical argument.
authors.affiliation: Columbia University, Center for Radiological Research, New York, New York 10032, USA. djb3@columbia.edu
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Brenner
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Herbert
mesh_terms: D055592:Biophysical Phenomena; D001703:Biophysics; D006801:Humans; D016014:Linear Models; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*