First ever system to continuously and directly measure the internal anatomy to guide breast cancer radiation treatment under deep inspiration breath hold [ 2018 - 2021 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Peter Graham ,  Dr Fiona Hegi-Johnson ,  Prof David Thwaites ,  Prof Peter Greer

Brief description We propose a first ever system to continuously and directly measure the internal anatomy of the patient during radiotherapy of left sided breast cancer to ensure correct position of patient and radiation beam. The proposed method involves no additional radiation dose to the patient. It relies on existing components of modern radiation treatment machines, requiring no additional equipment, which will make it easy to implement widely.

Funding Amount $AUD 409,766.52

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant