Approximately 200 peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations are made each year by the Department's staff. Click on the Publications link to view publications and presentations made by our staff since 1998.
Buckle AH, Lewis J. Biologically effective dose using reciprocal repair for varying fraction doses and fraction intervals. Br J Radiol. 2008 Feb;81(962):137-42. [Read Abstract]
James H, Beavis A, Budgell G, Clark C, Convery D, Mott J, Dearnaley D, Perry R, Scrase C. Report 96 - Guidance for the Clinical Implementation of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy. Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine, 2008, ISBN 9781903613344. [Read Abstract]
Smyth G. CT on a linac: Experience with an integrated linac and CT-on-rails system. Improving Radiotherapy Treatment Accuracy, BIR, London, 23-24th June 2008. [Read Abstract]
Plane JH and Rathmell AJ. 5 year survival data for cancer of the cervix using a high dose rate Iridium 192 afterloader. Poster Presentation. GEC-ESTRO Brachytherapy Meeting, Montpellier, 10-12 May, 2007. [Read Abstract]
Harrison RM. The estimation of second cancer risk following radiotherapy: a discussion of two models. Biomed Imaging Interv J 2007; 3(2):e54. [Read Abstract]
Harrison RM, Wilkinson M, Rawlings DJ, Moore M. Doses to critical organs following radiotherapy and concomitant imaging of the larynx and breast. Br J Radiol. 2007; 80: 989-95. [Read Abstract]
Smyth G, McCallum HM, Lawrence GP, Lambert EL, Wilson, NJ, Dickson SE. Implementation of 3D verification of dose coverage in prostate radiotherapy. Siemens User Meeting (UK & Ireland), Heidelberg, Germany. 14-15th May 2007. [Read Abstract]
Smyth G, McCallum HM, Lawrence GP. Towards Dose Guided Radiotherapy: Is It Worth The Effort? BIR-IPEM Tomographic Image Guided Radiotherapy Meeting, London. 28-29th November 2007. [Read Abstract]
Buckle AH. Varying MLC end projection size: an effect of the double-focused Siemens multileaf collimator. Phys. Med. Biol. 51 (2006) N147-N155. [Read Abstract]
Harrison RM, Wilkinson M, Shemilt A, Rawlings DJ, Moore M, Lecomber AR. Organ doses from prostate radiotherapy and associated concomitant exposures. British Journal of Radiology 2006; 79: 487-496. [Read Abstract]
Aspradakis MM, Lambert GD, Steele A. Elements of commissioning step and shoot IMRT: Delivery equipment and planning system issues posed by small segment dimensions and small monitor units. Medical Dosimetry 2005 Winter;30(4):233-42. [Read Abstract]
Buckle A. An algorithm for detection of couch-beam intersections. Medical Dosimetry 2005; 30(2):65-68. [Read Abstract]
Budgell GJ, Perrin BA, Mott JHL, Fairfoul J, Mackay RI. Quantitative analysis of patient-specific dosimetric IMRT verification. Phys. Med. Biol. 50 (2005)103-119. [Read Abstract]
Byrne JP, Lambert GD. A generalised extension to the Hounsell-Wilkinson head scatter model. Phys Med Biol 2004; 49 N277-N285. [Read Abstract]
Mott JH, Livsey JE, Logue JP. Development of a simultaneous boost IMRT class solution for a hypofractionated prostate cancer protocol. Br J Radiol 2004; 77: 377-386. [Read Abstract]
Amer AM, Mott J, Mackay RI, Williams PC, Livsey J, Logue JP, et al. Prediction of the benefits from dose-escalated hypofractionated intensity-modulated radiotherapy for prostate cancer. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics 2003; 56: 199-207. [Read Abstract]
Aspradakis MM, Morrison RH, Richmond ND, Steele A. Experimental verification of convolution/superposition photon dose calculations for radiotherapy treatment planning. Phys. Med. Biol. 48 (2003) 2873-2893 PII: S0031-9155(03)59285-5. [Read Abstract]
Dickson S, Lawrence G, Parr D, Lambert G. CT Simulation in a large department using a Somatom Emotion Duo scanner. Electromedica 2003; 71: 28-35. [Read Abstract]
Richmond N, Walker C. Behaviour of the Siemens Virtual Wedge™ following an interruption to beam delivery. Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, 2003; 4: 120-123. [Read Abstract]
Richmond N, Turner RN, Dawes PJ, Lambert GD, Lawrence GP. Evaluation of the dosimetric consequences of adding a single asymmetric or MLC shaped field to a tangential breast radiotherapy technique. Radiotherapy and Oncology, 2003; 67: 165-170. [Read Abstract]
Walker CP, Richmond N, Lambert GD. Optimal Clinical Implementation of the Siemens Virtual Wedge. Medical Dosimetry 2003; 28: 149-154. [Read Abstract]
Richmond ND, Kermode RH. A practical method of measuring electron isodose curves using a linear detector array for validation of treatment planning system data Medical Dosimetry, Vol. 27, No. 1, pp. 25-27, 2002. [Read Abstract]
Harrison DK, Harrison EM, Newton DJ, Windsor PM. Laser Doppler imaging, thermographic imaging and tissue oxygen saturation measurements detect early skin reactions during breast radiotherapy. In Saratov Fall Meeting 2000: Optical Technologies in Biophysics and Medicine II. Ed. VV Tuchin. Spie Proc Series 4241: 2001. [Read Abstract]
Kermode RH,Locks SM. Technical Note: Check software for use with trans-rectal ultrasound guided I-125 seed prostate implants. Medical Physics (2001) In Press. [Read Abstract]
Kermode RH, Little BG, Richmond NG, Lawrence GP,Lambert GD. Technical Note: Validation of treatment planning system data: Variation in the modelling of three 6MV beams for extreme rectangular fields. Radiotherapy and Oncology (2001) In Press. [Read Abstract]
Mallick UK, Ball S, Fenwick JD, James RA, et al. Northern Cancer Network Guidelines for management of thyroid cancer. Clin Oncology 2000; 12: 373-391. [Read Abstract]
Plane JH. Comments on the calibration of pre-cut Iridium 192 wires for low dose rate interstitial brachytherapy using a Farmer-type ionization chamber. British Journal of Radiology 2001; 74: 291-292. [Read Abstract]
Mallick UK, Lucraft H, Proud G, Perros P, Fenwick J, Kendall-Taylor P, et al. Optimising the management of differentiated thyroid cancer. Clinical Oncology, 2000; 12: 363-364. [Read Abstract]
Paterakis T, Ebels H, Mallick UK, Proud G, Jones N, Lennard T, Lucraft H, Fenwick J, et al. Lack of antigenicity of recombinant human thyrotropin after multiple injections in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer. Thyroid 2000; 10: 623. [Read Abstract]
Ahnesjo A, Aspradakis MM. Dose calculations for external photon beams in radiotherapy, Topical Review in Physics in Medicine and Biology 44 (11) R99-155. [Read Abstract]
Calvert AH, Ghokul S, Al-Azraqi A, Wright J, Lind M, Bailey N, Highley M, Siddiqui N, Lunec J, Sinha D, Boddy A, Roberts T, Fenwick J. Carboplatin and paclitaxel, alone and in combination: dose escalation, measurement of renal function, and role of the p53 tumour suppressor gene. Seminars in Oncology 1999; 26; 90-94. [Read Abstract]
Harrison DK, Harrison EM, Newton DJ, Windsor PM. Oxygen supply and perfusion in breast skin during radiotherapy treatment. Journal of Vascular Research, 36, 323. [Read Abstract]
Plane JH. A new addition to the cancer centre. Cancer Care Newsletter, South Tees Health Authority, 8.
Plane JH, Richardson MA, Herring AN. Protection for Nurses During Radiotherapy. Professional Nurse 1999 Vol. 15 No. 3, p168-171. [Read Abstract]
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