Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Intracranial Meningiomas: Role of Intra-observer and Inter-observer Variability in Choice of Margins

February 17, 2008

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Title:     Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Intracranial Meningiomas: Role of Intra-observer and Inter-observer Variability in Choice of Margins
Authors:     L. Lambert*, C. Lambert*, J. P. Bahary*, C. Berthelot*, R. Doucet*, M. Hinse*, M. A. Fortin*. , Montreal University Hospital Center, Montreal, PQ, Canada
Presenter:     Fortin Marie

Keywords :  absolute al author benign canada cc center chum conflicts difference et following fractionated fsrt ii iii important inter-observer interest intra-observer iv linggood margins mass maximal maximum meningiomas montreal neurooncol observed oncol optimal order patients positional potential quebec radiation radiotherapy resection shift stereotactic study subtotal system target tumor variability variation volume

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Stereotactic radiotherapy for intracranial meningiomas – role of intra-observer and inter-observer variability in choice of margins

February 17, 2008

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Title:     Stereotactic radiotherapy for intracranial meningiomas – role of intra-observer and inter-observer variability in choice of margins
Authors:     Lambert, Louise, M.D.1 Lambert, Carole, M.D.1 Bahary, Jean-Paul, M.D.1 Berthelot, Christian, M.D.2 Doucet, Robert, M.Sc1 Hinse, Martin, M.Sc1 Fortin, M.-AF., M.D.1 1Department of Radiation Oncology, Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2Department of Radiology, Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Presenter:     Lambert Carole

Keywords :  absolute al author benign canada cc center chum conflicts difference et following fractionated fsrt ii iii important inter-observer interest intra-observer iv linggood margins mass maximal maximum meningiomas montreal neurooncol observed oncol optimal order patients positional potential quebec radiation radiotherapy resection shift stereotactic study subtotal system target tumor variability variation volume

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Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Central Nervous System Parenchymal Metastases: Prognostic Factors for Survival

February 17, 2008

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Title:     Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Central Nervous System Parenchymal Metastases: Prognostic Factors for Survival
Authors:     M. L. DiLuna*1, V. L. S. Chiang*2,3, J. T. King*1,3, W. L. Bi*1, A. C. J. de Lotbinière*2, J. P. S. Knisely*2. , 1Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, 2Yale University School of Medicine/Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, CT, 3VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT, USA
Presenter:     Knisely Jonathan

Keywords :  adjusted age analysis breast cancer cc cell chemotherapy ci cns conflicts control cox ct decreased different esophageal factors gk haven hazards hr increased independently kaplan-meier median melanoma metastases model months multivariate pathology patients present proportional radiosurgery ratios regression srs stereotactic subgroup survival systemic total tumor unadjusted value volume wbrt years

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Prediction of survival in patients with a glioblastoma based on SUV determination before radiotherapy

February 17, 2008

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Title:     Prediction of survival in patients with a glioblastoma based on SUV determination before radiotherapy
Authors:     Brigitta G. Baumert Departments of Radiation-Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital Maastricht, The Netherlands
Presenter:     Baumert Brigitta

Keywords :  activity analysis biopsy calculated cm3 decision definition factors fdg fdg-pet-ct follow-up glioblastoma gtv imaging matter max max-suv maximum median months multivariate os partial patients pet-ct pfs prior prognostic prolonged radiotherapy ratios recurrence related resection scanned subgroups summary survival suv temozolomide treatment tumor tumour univariate uptake value voi vs wm

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Phase I Trial Of The Farnesyltransferase Inhibitor Tipifarnib (R155777) In Combination With Radiotherapy In Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma

February 17, 2008

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Title:     Phase I Trial Of The Farnesyltransferase Inhibitor Tipifarnib (R155777) In Combination With Radiotherapy In Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
Authors:     E. L. Cohen-Jonathan Moyal*, A. Laprie*, M. Poublanc*, F. Dalenc*, C. Toulas*, B. Alaux*. , Institut Claudius Regaud, Toulouse, France
Presenter:     Cohen-Jonathan Moyal Elizabeth

Keywords :  adjuvant analysis bid biopsy cancer clinical complete concomitant count daily days death diagnosed dlt dose evaluable glioblastoma grade included increase johnson level median mg months mri mtd newly non non-eiaed od patients phase radiotherapy reduction resection response results start study survival tipifarnib total toxicity treatment trial tumor volume week least levels lipids magnetic mb medulloblastoma metabolic methods model mrs order partial plot pls-da ppm pr proton radiation regions resonance results scores spectra spectral squares study tumors vivo x-weights

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Pattern recognition methods in 1H in vivo NMR studies of cerebellum tumors

February 17, 2008

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Title:     Pattern recognition methods in 1H in vivo NMR studies of cerebellum tumors
Authors:     Ł. Boguszewicz, S. Blamek, M. Sokół Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Maria Skłodowska-Curie Memorial Institute, Branch Gliwice, Poland
Presenter:     Boguszewicz Lukasz

Keywords :  -0 1h acquired al analysis ast astrocytoma brain cases cerebellum clustering data differences discriminant ependymoma et figure gbm group increase investigation least levels lipids magnetic mb medulloblastoma metabolic methods model mrs order partial plot pls-da ppm pr proton radiation regions resonance results scores spectra spectral squares study tumors vivo -0 1h acquired al analysis ast astrocytoma brain cases cerebellum clustering data differences discriminant ependymoma et figure gbm group increase investigation least levels lipids magnetic mb medulloblastoma metabolic methods model mrs order partial plot pls-da ppm pr proton radiation regions resonance results scores spectra spectral squares study tumors vivo x-weights

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Outcome and Prognostic Factors in Cerebellar Glioblastoma Multiforme in Adults: a Retrospective Study from the Rare Cancer Network

February 17, 2008

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Title:     Outcome and Prognostic Factors in Cerebellar Glioblastoma Multiforme in Adults: a Retrospective Study from the Rare Cancer Network
Authors:     D. C. Weber*1,2, R. C. Miller*3, A. Taghian*4, P. Hanssens*5, S. Vill
Presenter:     Weber Damien

Keywords :  actuarial additional administered adult analysis brainstem cancer centre cerebellar chemotherapy completion department extent failure fig gbm gdansk hospital hospitalier influenced initial institut invasion istanbul local maastricht median medical multicenter netherlands network observed overall patients progression rare respectively retrospective rt significantly study surgery survival switzerland tokyo treatment turkey university usa

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MRI Distortion Correction for Submillimeter-Precision Functional Proton Radiosurgergy

February 17, 2008

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Title:     MRI Distortion Correction for Submillimeter-Precision Functional Proton Radiosurgergy
Authors:     R. W. Schulte*1, T. S. Lee*2, K. E. Schubert*3. , 1Dept. of Radiation Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, 2Dept of Computer Science, California State University, San Bernardino, CA, 3Dept. of Computer Science, California State University, San Bernardino, CA, USA
Presenter:     Schulte Reinhard

Keywords :  3d axial based bernardino ca coordinates correction cubic different dimensional distortion errors fiducials field frame functional gradient images inc indicator internal leksell linda localization lucy markers methods mm mpr mr mri nonlinearity oil-filled partitions phantom planes precision procedure proton provided radiosurgery san scanner stereotactic studies system target university used

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Intensity-modulated Tomotherapy With Stereotactic Radiosurgery For Brain Tumors: Validation Of A Value Of C11-methionine-pet Images In Treatment Plannin

February 17, 2008

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Title:     Intensity-modulated Tomotherapy With Stereotactic Radiosurgery For Brain Tumors: Validation Of A Value Of C11-methionine-pet Images In Treatment Plannin
Authors:     g M. Matsuo*1, J. Shinoda*2, S. Hayashi*3, S. Maeda*3, O. Tanaka*3, H. Hoshi*3, Y. Shibamoto*4, N. Yamamoto*5, H. Asano*1, Y. Takahashi*6. , et al., 1Kizawa Memorial Hospital, Minokamo 505-8503, Japan, 2Chubu Medical Center, Minokamo 505-8503, Japan, 3Gifu University School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan, 4Nagoya City University, Nagoya, Japan, 5Kanagawa Dental College, Kanagawa, Japan, 6Cancer Institute Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
Presenter:     Matsuo Masayuki

Keywords :  assess biologic brain conformity covered ct dose eight enhanced feasible fusion gadolinium gtv helical homogenity imaging index intracranial isodose karnofsky larger malignant means median met-pet metastases mr mri necrosis patients performed pet plan ptv radiation radiosurgery range rtog status stereotactic study system target tomography tomotherapy treatment tumor volume years

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Intensity modulation techniques for spinal treatments and on-line CBCT image guidance

February 17, 2008

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Title:     Intensity modulation techniques for spinal treatments and on-line CBCT image guidance
Authors:     L. MASI*, I. BONUCCI*, C. MENICHELLI *, C. POLLI *, F. CASAMASSIMA* *U.O. RADIOBIOLOGIA CLINICA , UNIVERSITA’ DI FIRENZE –CASA DI CURA S.CHIARA, FLORENCE
Presenter:     Casamassima Franco

Keywords :  6gy arc chamber comparison conformity cord corrections d90 delivery deviation distributions dmax dose dynamic film fraction guidance gy homogeneity image imat imrt including index intensity leaf lesions mlc mm modulated mus on-line patients per performed plans pre-treatment ptv range ratio sd set-up shoot spinal static step total treatments values verifications

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