MSc in Radiotherapy and Oncology
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To investigate role of stereotactic radiosurgery as a first and primary treatment in the management of Arteriovenous Malformations in an Adult Population.
(2018)Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is widely used as treatment option for brain arteriovenous malformations (BAVM), however the extent of it’s role remains undefined. Research to date is gathered collectively from groups which ... -
A COMPARISON OF SOFT TISSUE AND BONE TO VERIFY TREATMENT POSITION FOR LUNG CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVING RADICAL RADIOTHERAPY.
(2018)Introduction Two-dimensional (2D) kilovoltage (kV) imaging is currently used in the department for positioning lung cancer patients prior to non-stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR). With enhanced visualisation of ... -
TURNING THE CORNER: A MIXED METHODS INVESTIGATION INTO THE RADIOTHERAPY INFORMATION NEEDS OF GPS
(Queen Margaret University, 2017)Background: NHS cancer strategy emphasises delivery of integrated care across primary and secondary environments. However, previous studies highlight a radiotherapy knowledge gap amongst GPs. Aims: To identify the radiotherapy ... -
CAN IN-VIVO DOSIMETRY ENHANCE CURRENT PRACTICE IN VMAT HEAD AND NECK TREATMENT? A retrospective service evaluation assessing the use of in-vivo dosimetry as a tool to assist in the implementation of an interventional rescan.
(Queen Margaret University, 2017)Background Patient positioning during a course of external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) can be verified and corrected on a daily basis using image guided radiotherapy (IGRT) which can account for patient misalignment but not ... -
A Comparison of thermoplastic and 3D printed beam directional shells on viability for external beam radiotherapy and user experience
(Queen Margaret University, 2017)Background: The precision of a patient's set-up for the accurate delivery of radiotherapy is paramount. For patients receiving radiotherapy for head and neck cancer it is particularly critical due to the need to prescribe ...
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