How is Radiation Dose Managed to Minimize Toxicity?
Managing the radiation dose is critical to minimizing toxicity. Techniques such as Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Proton Beam Therapy allow for precise targeting of tumors, sparing healthy tissues as much as possible. Dose fractionation, which involves dividing the total dose into smaller doses over several sessions, helps reduce the impact on normal cells and allows them time to recover. Dosimetry calculations are crucial in planning and delivering safe treatment doses.
