Medical physics in radiation therapy

Abstract

  Medical physics in radiation therapy (oncology) was briefly reviewed. A review of topics of interest to radiation oncology physicists was described. Topics inclued are : a brief review of oncology capital equipment -the accelerators, the simulators and the treatment planning computer ; a review of quality assurance ; absolute dose calibration ; topics in treatment planning ; and non-standard modes of therapy-particle therapy, intraoperative therapy, conformation therapy and hyperthermia.