Abdomen
Abstract
Radiotherapy planning of abdominal sites possesses its unique requirement of physicist services in the modern radiation oncology clinics. This chapter will focus on photon-based treatment planning for abdominal sites from a physicist’s perspective following a complete treatment planning workflow, including patient assessment, initial simulation, key technical steps in plan development and evaluation, and communication with other care-givers.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
Publication details
- Pages
- 199–223
- Publication date
- 6 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter