Body Irradiation Using Tomotherapy Helical & Direct Technique Using Radixact for Young and Paediatric Patients

Authors: Manish Mangal , Swarnita , Richa S , Vikram and Neha

DOI: 10.23880/oajco-16000175

Volume 5, Issue 2

Abstract

Background: We have treated 14 patients of total body irradiation (TBI) in Helical Tomotherapy, out of which 9 are males and 5 are females, age is 5 years to 33 years with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) remission or acute myeloic leukemia (AML). Total Body Irradiation is an important procedure in the conditioning for Bone Marrow and stem cell transplantation. We present here our treatment technique, treatment planning, delivery and dose verification. Standard Total prescribed dose of target volume 12 Gy in 6 fractions twice daily over 3 days to the whole body with Simultaneous Integrated Boost of 14 Gy/6# to brain. Dose volume constraint for the planning treatment volume (PTV) 95% of prescribed dose is getting by 95% of the volume. 

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