Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Subject "Radiotherapy"
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Early prediction of skin toxicities during radiotherapy using optical and infrared imaging
(2022-08-31)Approximately 90% of breast cancer radiation therapy patients experience skin toxicities that are difficult to predict. The objectives of this study are to evaluate correlation between the skin toxicity occurrences and ... -
Evaluation of Cone Beam Computed Tomography Enhancement Using a Liver Specific Contrast Agent For Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Guidance
(2018-08-24)This study evaluated contrast enhancement provided by Gadoxetate Disodium, a liver specific contrast agent. Image quality from cone-beam computed tomography was benchmarked against helical fan-beam computed tomography for ... -
INEQUITY IN ACCESS TO COLORECTAL CANCER SERVICES ALONG THE CONTINUUM OF CARE IN NOVA SCOTIA
(2010-06-28)Introduction: Despite the public and policy attention on ensuring access to health care for all Canadians, research continues to identify inequities in access to cancer care services. The objectives of this thesis are to ... -
Volume of interest imaging for image guided radiotherapy
(2017-04-25)Image guidance has become a vital tool for accurate positioning and monitoring of a patient during radiation therapy. However, the current clinical standard is limited to a large static imaging field and constant x-ray ...