Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Advancements in radiation therapy for pets
By Gavin, P R·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·1997·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Future of veterinary radiation oncology.
Plain-English summary
Recent advancements in technology are set to greatly improve radiation treatment for pets. This includes better planning tools that use computers to create three-dimensional treatment plans and new, smaller, and more dependable radiation machines, especially linear accelerators, which are essential for effective treatment. While the traditional method of giving treatment in smaller doses over time will still be common, new options like radiosurgery, which delivers a very precise single dose, and conformal therapy, which is a more accurate way to give multiple doses, will become more widely used. These innovations promise to enhance the effectiveness of radiation therapy for pets in the future.
Abstract
Rapid developments in technology will have a profound effect on veterinary radiation oncology. These developments include computer-enhanced, three-dimensional treatment planning and smaller, more compact, more reliable radiation equipment, primarily linear accelerators. For treatment of all veterinary patients, the linear accelerators need electron capability. Although fractionated therapy will remain the standard from of treatment, new modalities, including a highly precise single-dose treatment called radiosurgery, and a precise fractionated therapy called conformal therapy, will be utilized more in the future.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9002175/