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Optimising radiation therapy delivery for cancer patients using daily image guidance to maximize cure and reduce normal tissue side effects [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Also known as: Balancing higher cure rates with reduced side effects for cancer radiation therapy when using daily image guidance

Research Grant

[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1023031]

Researchers: A/Pr Farshad Foroudi (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Thomas Eade Mr Alan Herschtal Prof David Ball Prof Peter Greer
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Brief description When using radiotherapy to kill tumours, the radiation beams need to be targeted at the tumour, plus a margin of error around it to ensure that it receives sufficient dose despite uncertainties in its exact location relative to reference points used for beam alignment. Advanced statistical modelling techniques applied to data collected from patients will be used to determine the optimal margin width for individual patients to maximise cancer cure while minimising normal tissue side effects.

Funding Amount $AUD 510,968.13

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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