Clinical Use of
Tandem & Ring (T&R)

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  • Author
    Dr. Daniel Scanderbeg
  • Course level
    Basic
  • Course language
    English
  • Video time
    60 min
  • CPD Credits
    0


Table of Contents
Overview
Attachments
Meet the Author

01

Overview

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

02

Patient Import

in 2 weeks
Patient Import
07:52
Providing a UID
04:52
Removing unwanted slices
10:55
Quiz 1
1 questions

03

Contouring

in 3 weeks
External Creation (Auto Contouring Tool)
10:55
Target Contouring
04:52
OARs Contouring
10:55
Quiz 2
1 questions

04

Plan Creation

free
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

05

DVH Analysis

free
DVH Analysis
00:00
Plan Approval
00:00

06

Plan Report

free
Plan Report Generation
00:00

07

Plan Adaption

free
Plan Adaption
00:00

08

Plan Delivery

free
Plan Delivery
00:00
Certificate of Completion (non-graded)
Certificate of Completion (graded)
0 questions

Summary:


This session discusses the clinical use of tandem and ring applicators for HDR brachytherapy, commonly used for treating gynecological cancers, especially cervical cancer. It covers the operational process, from commissioning the applicator to insertion, imaging, and applicator reconstruction. Topics also include pre-planning, plan aims, dose reporting, and the iterative process of dose optimization, followed by quality checks and treatment delivery. The session emphasizes the importance of proper applicator placement, ensuring optimal dose distribution while sparing organs at risk like the bladder and rectum.

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




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Dr. Daniel Scanderbeg

Medical Physicist
UC San Diego - US

Dr. Daniel Scanderbeg, a Medical Physicist at UC San Diego, is known for his expertise in radiation oncology and his contributions to the development of advanced treatment techniques. With a strong background in both clinical practice and research, Dr. Scanderbeg focuses on optimizing radiotherapy to ensure the highest levels of precision and safety for cancer patients. His innovative approach has helped position UC San Diego as a leader in radiation treatment.