Interest in low-dose radiotherapy to treat non-malignant conditions, including inflammatory and degenerative disorders of the joints and para-articular soft tissues, has increased substantially in recent years. The clinical efficacy is supported by a large body of evidence, but there is no consensus on the parameters for contouring the PTV. In this recording, Dr. Angel Montero from the Department of Radiation Oncology at the HM Hospitales in Madrid, describes a CT-based contouring atlas for delivering low-dose radiation in the symptomatic treatment of degenerative or inflammatory osteoarticular diseases.
Precise proton irradiation of the cardiac apex using the SARRP
In this video of the Spotlight series, Dr. Verginadis shares about his experience using the SARRP, specifically with proton irradiation of the cardiac apex. Dr. Verginadis works with the SARRP at the UPenn Department of Radiation Oncology, studying a variety of topics...
