RSNA 2006 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2006


VI43-04

Understanding the Modes of Action of Radiation Therapy (Radiation Therapy, Stereotactic, Brachytherapy, etc)

Refresher Courses

Presented on November 29, 2006
Presented as part of VI43: RSNA-NCI Interventional Oncology Series: Optimizing Oncologic Patient Care and Image-guided Intervention Based on the Biology of Cancer and the Microenvironment

Participants

Mark W. Dewhirst DVM, PhD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1) Be able to define how survival is quantified after treatment with radiation therapy. 2) Understand primary factors that influence cell killing by radiation. 3) Understand key features of tissue reaction to radiation that lead to either tumor cure and/or normal tissue damage.

Cite This Abstract

Dewhirst, M, Understanding the Modes of Action of Radiation Therapy (Radiation Therapy, Stereotactic, Brachytherapy, etc).  Radiological Society of North America 2006 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 26 - December 1, 2006 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2006/4442524.html