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1
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Tumor

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Abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled progressive multiplication of cells that serves no function.

2
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D-max

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The depth at which electronic equilibrium occurs for photon beams. Depth of maximum absorbed dose and ionization photons in a treatment field.

3
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Given Dose

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Dose delivered at the depth of D-max through a single treatment field.

4
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Monitor Unit

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Unit of output measure used for linear accelerations.

1 mu= 1cGy

5
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Isocenter

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Point of intersection of 3 axis of rotation of treatment unit.

  1. Gantry
  2. Couch
  3. Collimator
6
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Central Axis

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Central portion of the beam, emanating from the target. Does not diverge.

7
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SSD set up

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Distance from source to patient’s skin

8
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SAD set up

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Distance from source to axis of rotation of the treatment unit.

9
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Collimator field size

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Open field size, projected at a reference distance, usually isocenter (100cm)

10
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Blocked (Effective) Field Size

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Equivalent rectangle field dimension of the open treatment area within the collimated field.

11
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Photon Energy

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Small pocket of electromagnetic energy.

12
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Electron Energy

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Negatively charged subatomic energy that can be accelerated by a variety of machines or can be admitted from decaying isotopes.

13
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Wedge

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Tool that modifies the asides distribution of a beam to correct for tissue in homogeneities.

14
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Compensating Filter

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Correct for tissue and homogeneities.

15
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Cerrobend Block

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Used to form (shape) the treatment field. 
50% Bismuth
26.7% Lead
13.3% Tin
10% Cadmium
16
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MLC

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Distinct part of a linear accelerator that allows treatment field shaping through the use of motorized leaves in the head of the machine.

17
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Electron Applicator (Cone)

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Extended metal structure ised to restrict the useful beam to the required size.

18
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Bolus

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Tissue equivalent material placed on the skin to increase skin dose and even out irregular contours on the patient.

19
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Beamsplit

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Allows part of the beam to pass through while reflecting the other part of the beam.

20
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Alpha Cradle

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Immobilization devices, made from styrofoam.

21
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Aquaplast

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Thermoplastic immobilization device.

22
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Bite Block

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Used to helo immobilize and help position the tongue.

23
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Positioning Lasers

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Used to set up the patient correctly.

24
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Single Field

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treat the patient with one field

25
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Parallel Opposed Field

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Paid of fields directed along the same axis, form opposite sides.

26
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Tangential Field

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Two oblique fields, similar to a breast bridge.

distance from midline to lateral portion

27
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Rotation/ Arc Therapy

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Isocentric technique when beam moves continuously about the patient.

28
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Brachytherapy

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Uses radioactive material to deliver dose administered directly into the tumor.

29
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Isodoses

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Shows distribution of absorbed dose in points of equal dose.

30
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Critical Organ Dose

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Organs that limit the dose or the dose that can be tolerated by critical sructures.

31
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OAR

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Organs at Risk

32
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Gap

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The distance between the borders of two adjacent fields usually measured on the patient’s skin. Used to measure and verify the depth of two adjacent fields.

33
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Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)

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The use of imaging to compare the position of external set up marks and internal anatomy to the treatment plan.

34
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Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)

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Delivers nonuniform exposure across the beam’s eye view using a variety of techniques and equipment.

35
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Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)

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A type of specialized IMRT where VMAT delivers radiation by rotating machine through 1 or more arcs while radiation is continuously delivered.

36
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Tomotherapy

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Type of rad therapy in which the radiation is delivered slice by slice.

37
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Linear Accelerator

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Radiation Therapy treatment unit that accelerates electrons and produces x-rays and electron treatment.