Introduction to HDR Brachytherapy

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  • Author
    Peter Sandwall
  • Course level
    Basic
  • Course language
    English
  • Video time
    60 min
  • CPD Credits
    5


Table of Contents
Overview
Attachments
Meet the Author

01

Overview

in 1 week
Course Overview
04:52
Prescription
05:52

02

Patient Import

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Patient Import
07:52
Providing a UID
04:52
Removing unwanted slices
10:55
Quiz 1
1 questions

03

Contouring

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External Creation (Auto Contouring Tool)
10:55
Target Contouring
04:52
OARs Contouring
10:55
Quiz 2
1 questions

04

Plan Creation

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Importing Templates
04:52
Setting the Prescription
07:52
Calculation Parameters
10:55
Adjusting Beams
10:55
Stage 1 Calculation and Analysis
04:52
Stage 2 Calculation and Analysis
07:52
Quiz 3
1 questions

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DVH Analysis

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DVH Analysis
00:00
Plan Approval
00:00

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Plan Report

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Plan Report Generation
00:00

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Plan Adaption

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Plan Adaption
00:00

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Plan Delivery

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Plan Delivery
00:00
Certificate of Completion (non-graded)
Certificate of Completion (graded)
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Summary:

This presentation is an introduction to High Dose Rate Brachytherapy (HDR) and its clinical applications. The speaker first provides a historical overview of the development of this radiation therapy technique, starting with the discovery of radioactivity and highlighting key milestones in the field. Then, the presentation focuses on the practical aspects of implementing an HDR program, including staff requirements, room requirements, treatment equipment, imaging requirements, and financial considerations. Finally, the presentation delves into the underlying physics of HDR, covering radioactivity, decay, and the characteristics of various HDR sources, including iridium-192 and cobalt-60.

- Duration: 60 min
- Language: English
- Country: US
- Level: Basic

Keywords: brachytherapy, HDR, overview


Attachments

- Attachment 1: Presentation
- Attachment 2: Calibration Spreadsheet

Peter Sandwall, Ph.D.

Medical Physicist
OhioHealth
Peter is ABR-certified clinical medical physicist and also the founder of Precision Physics, which has a strong track record in improving global care disparity in south America. He helps LIMCs to establish new RT clinics and perform machine commissioning work using a novel voluntourism model. Peter is active in other global health organizations as the LATAM Project Manager with Radiating Hope with projects in Honduras, Guatemala and Bolivia. He also serves with the Rayos Contra Cancer Center as an educator and advisor. Dr. Sandwall is passionate about helping humanity through education, outreach, and community development.

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Peter Sandwall, Ph.D.

Medical Physicist
OhioHealth
Peter is ABR-certified clinical medical physicist and also the founder of Precision Physics, which has a strong track record in improving global care disparity in south America. He helps LIMCs to establish new RT clinics and perform machine commissioning work using a novel voluntourism model. Peter is active in other global health organizations as the LATAM Project Manager with Radiating Hope with projects in Honduras, Guatemala and Bolivia. He also serves with the Rayos Contra Cancer Center as an educator and advisor. Dr. Sandwall is passionate about helping humanity through education, outreach, and community development.

Click here to book an One-on-One Meeting.