Wild Card Flashcards
1
Q
When is RT used for non seminoma testicular ca
A
palliation
2
Q
with chose electron energy for tx of ca, what is vital to determine about the lesion
A
depth of the lesion, electrons tend to be superficial, higher energy electrons deeper penetration/dmax
3
Q
what is the difference between accelerated and hyper fractionation
A
hyper - more fractions over more time, less dose per fraction
accelerated - less time, but same dose per fraction
*note conventional - 1.8-2/fraction
4
Q
dose for medullablastoma
A
3600/20-24fxs
pituitary fossa boost - 54-55.8 conventionally
5
Q
why might chemo be used in treating medullablastoma
A
to hold off RT until brain matures
