Impact of database quality in knowledge-based treatment planning for prostate cancer.

Journal: Practical radiation oncology
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Abstract

PURPOSE: This article investigates dose-volume prediction improvements in a common knowledge-based planning (KBP) method using a Pareto plan database compared with using a conventional, clinical plan database.

Authors

  • Phillip D H Wall
    Department of Physics and Astronomy, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Electronic address: phillipdhwall@gmail.com.
  • Robert L Carver
    Department of Physics and Astronomy, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Department of Physics, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • Jonas D Fontenot
    Department of Physics and Astronomy, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Department of Physics, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.