10 Questions
What is the primary physical advantage of brachytherapy?
Improved localized delivery of dose to the target volume
What is a limitation of brachytherapy?
It can only be used in cases with well-localized and relatively small tumours
What percentage of radiotherapy patients are typically treated with brachytherapy?
10-20%
Why is source positioning important in brachytherapy?
It affects the treatment outcome
What is an advantage of using well-established models in brachytherapy?
They benefit from long experience
What is a consequence of geometrical misses in brachytherapy?
Reduced treatment effectiveness
Why is quality control important in brachytherapy?
To guarantee treatment is given in accordance with its purposes
What can influence the therapeutic outcome in brachytherapy?
Dose rate effects
What is affected by the continuous delivery of dose in brachytherapy?
All of the above
What is a characteristic of brachytherapy dose delivery?
Steep dose gradient
This quiz covers the basics of radiation therapy, including conformal radiotherapy, selecting suitable isotope sources, and particle accelerators in radiotherapy.
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