Feature | August 14, 2009

Treatment Planning Targets Volumetric Therapy at AAPM 2009

The widespread adoption of volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is driving an influx of new tools supporting the technology. From beam quality assurance checkers to arc-enabled treatment planning systems, solutions for rotational therapy can be found throughout the exhibit hall at the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) 51st Annual Meeting held July 26-30, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif.

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