Conformation Radiotherapy by Means of 6 MeV Linear Accelerator

Kitabatake, T; Takahashi, Shinji

doi:10.1620/tjem.94.37

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“…Takahashi and colleagues proposed “conformation radiation therapy” in the 1960s 4 , 5) . This is a type of rotational radiation therapy, in which the tumor(s) is irradiated in a 360°direction, and the beams are trimmed to conform to the shape of the target volume during irradiation.…”

Section: Developments In Radiation Therapy Since 1981mentioning

confidence: 99%

My 42-year Experience in Radiation Oncology

Sasai

2022

Juntendo Medical Journal

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In the present review, I provide an overview of the development of radiation therapy and short history of the Department of Radiation Oncology, Juntendo University. I also emphasize the importance of radiation therapy as a major treatment modality for cancers.Radiation therapy is a standard treatment for malignant tumors. It aims to deliver a sufficient radiation dose to a target volume to eradicate tumor cells or relieve symptoms of disease. Therapy can achieve good results in many types of cancers.Although radiation therapy sometimes causes undesirable adverse events, it is generally less invasive than other treatment modalities and does not alter the shape and function of healthy organs. When the author joined this field in 1981, radiation therapy techniques were highly primitive; however, during the past 42 years, treatment has advanced rapidly with the development of computer science, mechanical techniques and instrumentation. Currently, patients can be treated with precise radiation techniques, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy, stereotactic irradiation, and brachytherapy. We also introduced a new treatment planning system that uses not only anatomical but also metabolic imaging, which permits correct delineation of the target volume. Therefore, it is crucial to stay up to date with advances and developments in rapidly emerging technologies to maintain high-quality treatment. The Department of Radiation Oncology at Juntendo University (Tokyo, Japan) is still small; however, it is gradually expanding and conducting research in both clinical and basic fields. It is the author's hope that many young investigators will join this field in the future.

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Section: Developments In Radiation Therapy Since 1981mentioning

confidence: 99%