| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8179391 | Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The use of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) for cancer treatments is entering wider use. These treatments involve using a complex configuration of field modifying components, known as Multileaf Collimators (MLC), to dynamically shape the beam. A treatment consists of a sequence of irregular shaped fields, which means real time monitoring and verification is essential. In the current framework the treatment plans are verified before the patient is treated, but not during. The aim of our collaboration is to monitor the treatment being given to the patient. This is achieved by placing a camera system using an ultra-thin Monolithic Active Pixel Sensor (MAPS) upstream of the patient.
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Authors
R.F. Page, N.L. Abbott, J. Davies, E.L. Dyke, H.J. Randles, J.J. Velthuis, S. Fletcher, S.D. Gregory, C. Hall, A. John, H. Lawrence, P.H. Stevens, R.P. Hugtenburg, V. Tunbridge,