Dose Plan Optimization in HDR Brachytherapy using Penalties : Properties and Extensions
High dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy is a specific type of radiotherapy used to treat tumours of for example the cervix, prostate, and breasts. In HDR brachytherapy applicators are implanted into or close to the tumour volume. A radioactive source is moved through these applicators and stops at certai...
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Linköpings universitet, Matematiska institutionen
2011
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| Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-67790 http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:isbn:9789173931625 |