Challenge of interruptions of radiotherapeutic treatments. Analysis and solution in the Specialized Center for Diagnosis and Therapy

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Vladimir Rosa Febles
Alejandro Jova Arteaga
Mayka Caridad Guerrero Cancio

Abstract

The main objective of the present investigation was to solve the interruptions in radiotherapy according to the scientific and technical conditions of our radiotherapy institution. We analyzed which of the possible management modes can be applied in our center, establishing the dose compensation methods in the presence of interruptions of radiotherapy treatments. It was determined which method and mode of management is adapted to our circumstances, an action protocol was developed for our clinic, in the face of interruptions. A computer tool was developed to carry out the compensation automatically, only by entering the start, interruption and restart dates; as well as the data corresponding to the tumor, with the respective treatment scheme prescribed by the radiotherapist, solving the challenge of interruptions in our clinic. To achieve this, interruptions must be minimized, which leads to taking preventive measures and the creation of an action protocol. Both the protocol and the computer tool can be adapted to clinics with conditions similar to ours. Interruptions in radiotherapy treatment must be treated rigorously and resolved in the best possible way.

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Rosa Febles, V., Jova Arteaga, A., & Guerrero Cancio, M. C. (1). Challenge of interruptions of radiotherapeutic treatments. Analysis and solution in the Specialized Center for Diagnosis and Therapy. Nucleus, (71), 16-20. Retrieved from http://nucleus.cubaenergia.cu/index.php/nucleus/article/view/757
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Panorama Nuclear

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