Dose factor entry and display tool for BNCT radiotherapy

Patent · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1999

OSTI ID:872720

Wessol, Daniel E ^[1]; Wheeler, Floyd J ^[2]; Cook, Jeremy L ^[3]

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1. Bozeman, MT
2. Idaho Falls, ID
3. Greeley, CO

A system for use in Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) radiotherapy planning where a biological distribution is calculated using a combination of conversion factors and a previously calculated physical distribution. Conversion factors are presented in a graphical spreadsheet so that a planner can easily view and modify the conversion factors. For radiotherapy in multi-component modalities, such as Fast-Neutron and BNCT, it is necessary to combine each conversion factor component to form an effective dose which is used in radiotherapy planning and evaluation. The Dose Factor Entry and Display System is designed to facilitate planner entry of appropriate conversion factors in a straightforward manner for each component. The effective isodose is then immediately computed and displayed over the appropriate background (e.g. digitized image).

• Research Organization: Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-94ID13223
• Assignee: Lockheed Martin Idaho Technologies Company (Idaho Falls, ID)
• Patent Number(s): US 5995864
• OSTI ID: 872720
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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