Homogenization and optimization strategy for standard process of intensity-modulated radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Yang Guangrong1, Luo Bangyu1, Wu Yi2, Wu Yajun3, Qian Jindong1, Zhao Lirong1, Zhao Xianlan1, Zhu Ying1, Cui Tianxiang1, Zhong Liangzhi1, Zhou Yibing1, Li Xiaoping4, Liu Enqiang5, Sun Jianguo1
1 Oncology Department, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China; 2 Department of Digital Medicine, Army Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, China; 3 Shenzhen Xudong Digital Medical Imaging Technology Co, Ltd., Shenzhen 518048, China; 4 Oncology Department, People's Hospital of Tongliang District, Chongqing 404000, China; 5 Oncology Department, Qianjiang Central Hospital of Chongqing, Chongqing 409000, China
Abstract：Radiotherapy is the most common treatment for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and the radiotherapy technique is essential for the prognosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Due to the complexity of the structure of the intensity-modulated device and the accuracy of the clinical requirements of radiotherapy, it is inevitable that higher requirements will be imposed on the process of intensity-modulated radiotherapy. Currently, gaps exist in the radiotherapy equipment and personnel qualification among radiotherapy units, and thus the homogenization in the radiotherapy remains to be strengthened in China. With the application of radiotherapy information management system, digital medicine and artificial intelligence technologies in the field of radiotherapy, the original process fails to meet the application needs of the new precise radiotherapy technology. Therefore, this process is designed based on the existing radiotherapy procedures for nasopharyngeal carcinoma in combination with the latest developments in the field of radiotherapy, aiming to establish a novel standard process recommendation, ensuring the standardization and homogenization of radiotherapy and achieve the individualized intensity-modulated radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients.
Yang Guangrong,Luo Bangyu,Wu Yi et al. Homogenization and optimization strategy for standard process of intensity-modulated radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma[J]. Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2020, 29(8): 619-624.
2020, Vol. 29 
