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| MKM- What is the benefit of using Cone Beam CT and what are two potential adverse factors? |
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Definition
Benefit
-patient in tx. position when taken
Adverse factors:
-patient motion
-scatter from patient may degrade image
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Term
MKM-Name whether each treatment technique is single fraction, fractionated, or both?
1. SRT
2. SRS
3. SBRS/SBRT |
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Definition
1. SRT- fractionated
2. SRS- single fraction
3.SBRS/SBRT- single or fractionated |
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Term
| ST- What are the 3 goal of treating leukemia with TBI and a bone marrow transplant? |
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Definition
| To prevent organ rejection, eliminate malignant cells, and ablation of the bone marrow. |
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| ST- What are the benefits of IORT? |
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Definition
| Direct radiation to the tumor and sparing of normal surrounding tissue |
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| SS- How many fractions are given for SRS? How many fractions are given for SRT? |
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Definition
SRS - one fraction
SRT- multiple fractions |
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| SS - What is the most common disease treated with TBI and bone marrow transplant? |
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Definition
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Term
| CG What is the width of the Bragg Peak for protons? |
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Definition
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Term
| CG What is the difference between interfraction and intrafraction motion? |
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Definition
Inter- is differnece in motion between simulation and daily fracitons
intra- is difference in motion during treatment |
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