Analysis of low radiation dose outside of the treatment field received by cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy [ 2009 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Tomas Kron (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Andrew Wirth ,  Mr David Willis ,  Prof Boon Chua ,  Prof Peter Johnston
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Brief description Every medical intervention is associated with risk. The present proposal aims to quantify the dose from radiation that is delivered outside the actual target region in radiotherapy of breast cancer patients. This information can help the development of better irradiation techniques as well as inform patients and their carers about possible long term side effects. Finally, the research can be used to finetune radiobiological models by comparing clinical outcomes and accurately calculated doses.

Funding Amount $AUD 332,384.89

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant