RT Book, Section
T1 Tumour radiotherapy and its mathematical modelling
A1 Cappuccio, Antonio
A1 Herrero, Miguel A.
A1 Nuñez, Luis
A2 Giráldez, Fernando
A2 Herrero, Miguel A.
AB Radiotherapy consists in the delivery of ionizing radiation with curative goals. It represents a major modality for treating solid malignancies in any anatomical site. It requires extremely precise dosimetry and delivery to control the lesion while sparing the surrounding normal tissue. This is currently achieved by means of a combination of techniques. Among these, mathematical modelling may contribute to design improved treatment plans. In the present work, we provide an overview of the basic features of radiotherapy. Thereafter, we describe concrete examples of how mathematical modelling has so far been employed to simulate radiotherapy and to theoretically explore alternative strategies. Open problems and possible research directions are also discussed.
PB American Mathematical Society
SN 978-0-8218-4663-6
YR 2009
FD 2009
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/45382
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/45382
LA eng
NO UIMP-RSME Lluis A. Santaló Summer School on Mathematics, Developmental Biology and Tumour Growth, Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo, Santander, Spain, September 11-15, 2006
DS Docta Complutense
RD 1 ene 2026