Clayton Second semester 2008 (Off-campus)
The second of three units dealing with specific planning and treatment protocols applied to a range of primary tumours or as palliative treatment in the presence of metastases this unit introduces a range of more complex diseases, sites and planning and treatment considerations and problems. Simple brachytherapy techniques are addressed and combination therapy with external beam treatment discussed. Planning and treatment problems associated with treatment site and patient shape, more complex stabilisation and critical normal tissues are further developed. Opportunities associated with asymmetry, mono-isocentric techniques and multi modality and 3D imaging and localisation are introduced.
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate and communicate a broad and critical conceptual understanding of:
Two clinical action plans of approximately 1500 words, and accompanying comparative reports of approximately 1500 words (40%)
One 180 minute end of semester written examination (60%).
Successful completion of all units in year 1 of the course
RTS5010