Case Studies in cancer and its treatment by radiotherapy |
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| Authors: | J R Usher D A Abercrombie† |
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| Institution: | Department of Mathematics , Glasgow College of Technology , North Hanover Place, Glasgow, Scotland |
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| Abstract: | Mathematical modelling has played a major role in certain aspects of the wide area of study of cancer and its treatment. Relevant background material is followed by mathematical modelling case studies in tumour growth and the response of tumour cells to irradiation. These components are synthesized in Case Study 4 where the problem of the derivation of optimal radiotherapy treatment schedules is discussed. The case studies are presented in a form suitable for classroom development. |
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