Title :
An in-vivo comparison study between standard and PET-based approach to assess the therapeutic dose in neutron capture therapies
Author :
Daquino, G.G. ; Cerullo, N. ; Aihara, T. ; Hiratsuka, J. ; Kumada, H. ; Lomonaco, G. ; Caria, S. ; Muzi, L. ; Moss, R.L. ; Sainato, A. ; Sorace, O. ; Bufalino, D.
Author_Institution :
JRC-IE European Commission, PO Box 2, 1755ZG Petten, The Netherlands
Abstract :
Previous studies[1,2] dedicated to the evaluation of the best approach for a treatment plan more consistent with the clinical findings started a vexata quaestio, which is still an open issue as demonstrated by the fact that BNCT treatment plans are only partially based on the pre-evaluation of the macroscopic boron distribution. For example, the evaluation of the T/N ratio through pre-irradiation PET scanning is undoubtedly a major improvement[3].
Keywords :
Boron; Computed tomography; Medical treatment; Morphology; Neoplasms; Neutron capture therapy; Nuclear and plasma sciences; Positron emission tomography; Telephony; Tin;
Conference_Titel :
Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, 2008. NSS '08. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Dresden, Germany
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2714-7
Electronic_ISBN :
1095-7863
DOI :
10.1109/NSSMIC.2008.4775018
