Czasopismo Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy 2009

Editorial
Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 129

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Original article
Reexcision and perioperative high-dose-rate brachytherapy in the treatment of local relapse after breast conservation: an alternative to salvage mastectomy

Csaba Polgár, Zoltán Sulyok, Tibor Major, Georgina Fröhlich, Zoltán Takácsi-Nagy, János Fodor

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 131-136

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HDR brachytherapy of prostate cancer – two years experience in Greater Poland Cancer Centre

Marek Kanikowski, Janusz Skowronek, Adam Chicheł

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 137-144

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Vital role of volume and number of needles in HDR brachytherapy (HDR-BT) of prostate cancer

Adam Chicheł, Marek Kanikowski, Janusz Skowronek

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 145-150

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Case report
Malignant melanoma of the anal canal: a case report

Roxana Barbus, Alin Rancea, Bogdan Fetica, Zeno Spârchez, Gabriel Kacsó

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 151-153

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The consistency of Fletcher-Suit applicator geometry and of the rectal probe’s position in high dose rate brachytherapy treatment fraction of cervix carcinoma

Jenő Pálvölgyi

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 154-156

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HDR and PDR 192Ir source activity control procedures, as the part of the quality assurance system at Brachytherapy Department of Greater Poland Cancer Centre

Grzegorz Zwierzchowski, Barbara Błasiak, Patrycja Stefaniak, Grzegorz Bielęda

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 157-162

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MRI assisted cervix cancer brachytherapy pre-planning, based on insertion of the applicator in para-cervical anaesthesia: preliminary results of a prospective study

Primoz Petric, Robert Hudej, Maja Music

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 163-169

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Central European Users Meeting
A toolkit for good medical practice in brachytherapy

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 171-172

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Central European Users Meeting
Programme overview

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 172-178

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ABSTRACTS
Inter-fractional variation in Fletcher-Suit applicator geometry

Jeno Palvolgyi, Prempeh Kofi Agemang

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 179-180

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Correlation between the Fletcher-Suit applicator geometry and sagittal dose distribution

Jeno Palvolgyi

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 180-182

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Development of a surface applicator (preliminary results)

Jeno Palvolgyi

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 182

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High dose rate endobronchial brachytherapy effectively palliates symptoms due to inoperable lung cancer in elderly patients (over 65 y.o.)

Damian Kazalski, Jan Gawełko

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 183

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Irregular vs. regular seed loading pattern in permanent prostate brachytherapy planning

Georgina Fröhlich, Tibor Major, Péter Ágoston, Csaba Polgár

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 183-184

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Analysing the effectiveness of Yttrium-90 colloid brachytherapy in the treatment of cystic craniopharyngeomas

Zsuzsa Kolumban, Jeno Julow

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 184

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Mathematical analization of morphological changes following I-125 brachytherapy with a “polynomial prediction approach”

Zsuzsa Kolumban, Tibor Major, Andras Csokay, Arpad Viola, Jeno Julow

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 184

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Evaluation of geometrically optimized three plane interstitial implants in HDR brachytherapy for cervical cancer

Ganesan Senthil, Muthulingam Shunmugavel, Senthil Veeramani, Shankar Vangikarup, Jatin Prajapati

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 185

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3D CT based high dose rate interstitial brachytherapy for localized breast cancer – Plan evaluation our experience

Ganesan Senthil, Muthulingam Shunmugavel, Senthil Veeramani, Shankar Vangikarup, Jatin Prajapati

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 185-186

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HDR brachytherapy for skin carcinoma of the face: treatment by customized mask – case report

Pavol Lukačko, Margita Pobijáková, Dávid Lederleitner, Igor Štross

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 186

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Evaluation of HDR brachytherapy fraction dose on local control and complications rate in patients with cervical cancer IB and IIA

Sylwia Kellas-Sleczka, Brygida Białas, Marek Fijałkowski, Katarzyna Raczek-Zwierzycka

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 187

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IPSA vs. geometry based optimization in dose distribution calculation in accelerated partial breast irradiation

Marta Szlag, Brygida Białas, Krzysztof Slosarek, Marek Scislo

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 187

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The influence of the number of needles on the prostate HDR treatment plan quality

Adam Chicheł, Marek Kanikowski, Janusz Skowronek

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 188

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Brachytherapy in cancer of eyelid

Amalia Luminita Constantinescu, Violeta Cicaltei, Mircea Savu, Gabriela Murgoi, Raducu Popa, Iulian Staicu, Raluca Vasile

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 188

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Our experience of mold brachytherapy technique for basal cell carcinoma of the face

Grzegorz Owczarek, Brygida Białas, Beata Smolska, Marta Szlag, Ewa Mazur, Marek Fijałkowski

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 188-189

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Impact of prolongation of treatment time on pelvic control for Ca of uterine cervix – radiobiological modelling TCP versus clinical outcomes from EBM

Pavol Matula, Jan Koncik, Pavol Dubinsky

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 189

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FIRST-Oncentra Prostate Combo System: pros and cons

Georgina Fröhlich, Tibor Major, Péter Ágoston, Csaba Polgár

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 189-190

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Open MR-guided high-dose-rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy: feasibility and initial experiences

Ferenc Lakosi, Gergely Antal, Csaba Vandulek, Arpad Kovacs, Janos Pall, Istvan Rakasz, Istvan Kiss, Imre Repa, Peter Bogner

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 190

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CT assisted 3D high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT) in the treatment of skin carcinomas

Gabor Toller, Ferenc Lakosi, Gergely Antal, Arpad Kovacs, Zita Battyani, Imre Repa, Peter Bogner

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 190-191

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CT and MR assisted HDR brachytherapy in exceptional location tumors

Gabor Liposits, Ferenc Lakosi, Gergely Antal, Arpad Kovacs, Csaba Glavak, Imre Repa, Peter Bogner

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 191

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MR modelling of the rectal dosimeter probe during MR-guided high-dose-rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy: feasibility and initial experiences

Gergely Antal, Ferenc Lakosi, Csaba Vandulek, Arpad Kovacs, Csaba Glavak, Istvan Rakasz, Istvan Kiss, Janaki Hadjiev, Imre Repa, Peter Bogner

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 191-192

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Use of adjustable applicator system for MR image guided brachytherapy of cervical cancer

Arpad Kovacs, Janaki Hadjiev, Gergely Antal, Ferenc Lakosi, Gabor Toller, Gabor Liposits, Imre Repa, Peter Bogner

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 192

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HDR endobronchial brachytherapy (HDR-BT) in the management of advanced lung cancer – comparison of different protocols

Janusz Skowronek, Adam Chicheł, Marek Kanikowski

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 192-193

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Palliative PDR brachytherapy in treatment of recurrent larynx cancer

Janusz Skowronek, Adam Chicheł, Marek Kanikowski, Grzegorz Zwierzchowski

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 193

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Application of the ring applicator in patients with cervical cancer in whom tandem was not possible

Małgorzata Klimek, Eleonora Góra, Krzysztof Urbański, Jacek Pudełek

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 193-194

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Brachytherapy Infrastructure in Poland (2002-2008)

Wojciech Bulski, A Walczak, J Łyczek, M Kawczyńska

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 194

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Analysis of standard loading patterns for cervix brachytherapy using MRI-based dosimetry

Anna Lettmayer, Petra Trnkova, Daniel Berger, Johannes Dimopoulos, Thomas Benesch, Richard Pötter, Christian Kirisits

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 194-195

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Intratumoral administration of hypoxic sensitizers in the radiotherapy of 494 uterine cancer patients: long-term results

Vladimir Philippenko, S. Balmukhanov, Zhanna Telguziyeva

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 195-196

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Salvage brachytherapy for local recurrences of prostate cancer treated earlier with radiotherapy

Marzena Gawkowska-Suwińska, Brygida Białas, Sylwia Kellas-Sleczka, Marta Szlag, Marek Fijałkowski

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 196

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HDR Brachytherapy of prostate cancer – 2 years of treatment in Greater Poland Cancer Center

Marek Kanikowski

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 196-197

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HDR brachytherapy of skin cancer in material of Greater Poland Cancer Center

Marek Kanikowski

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 197

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Some physical aspects of characteristics of radioisotopes used in permanent brachytherapy implants

Károly Baricza, Péter Ágoston, Géza Varjas, Erzsébet Lengyel

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 198

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Dynamic MR measurements of brachytherapy caused microenvironmental changes in cervical cancer

Kornélia Szluha, E Pintye, M Simon, A Opauszki, A Dér, Zs Adamecz

J Contemp Brachyther 2009; 1, 3: 198-199

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Editorial Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

Original article Reexcision and perioperative high-dose-rate brachytherapy in the treatment of local relapse after breast conservation: an alternative to salvage mastectomy

Original article HDR brachytherapy of prostate cancer – two years experience in Greater Poland Cancer Centre

Original article Vital role of volume and number of needles in HDR brachytherapy (HDR-BT) of prostate cancer

Case report Malignant melanoma of the anal canal: a case report

Original article The consistency of Fletcher-Suit applicator geometry and of the rectal probe’s position in high dose rate brachytherapy treatment fraction of cervix carcinoma

Original article HDR and PDR 192Ir source activity control procedures, as the part of the quality assurance system at Brachytherapy Department of Greater Poland Cancer Centre

Original article MRI assisted cervix cancer brachytherapy pre-planning, based on insertion of the applicator in para-cervical anaesthesia: preliminary results of a prospective study

Central European Users Meeting A toolkit for good medical practice in brachytherapy

Central European Users Meeting Programme overview

ABSTRACTS Inter-fractional variation in Fletcher-Suit applicator geometry

Correlation between the Fletcher-Suit applicator geometry and sagittal dose distribution

Development of a surface applicator (preliminary results)

High dose rate endobronchial brachytherapy effectively palliates symptoms due to inoperable lung cancer in elderly patients (over 65 y.o.)

Irregular vs. regular seed loading pattern in permanent prostate brachytherapy planning

Analysing the effectiveness of Yttrium-90 colloid brachytherapy in the treatment of cystic craniopharyngeomas

Mathematical analization of morphological changes following I-125 brachytherapy with a “polynomial prediction approach”

Evaluation of geometrically optimized three plane interstitial implants in HDR brachytherapy for cervical cancer

3D CT based high dose rate interstitial brachytherapy for localized breast cancer – Plan evaluation our experience

HDR brachytherapy for skin carcinoma of the face: treatment by customized mask – case report

Evaluation of HDR brachytherapy fraction dose on local control and complications rate in patients with cervical cancer IB and IIA

IPSA vs. geometry based optimization in dose distribution calculation in accelerated partial breast irradiation

The influence of the number of needles on the prostate HDR treatment plan quality

Brachytherapy in cancer of eyelid

Our experience of mold brachytherapy technique for basal cell carcinoma of the face

Impact of prolongation of treatment time on pelvic control for Ca of uterine cervix – radiobiological modelling TCP versus clinical outcomes from EBM

FIRST-Oncentra Prostate Combo System: pros and cons

Open MR-guided high-dose-rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy: feasibility and initial experiences

CT assisted 3D high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT) in the treatment of skin carcinomas

CT and MR assisted HDR brachytherapy in exceptional location tumors

MR modelling of the rectal dosimeter probe during MR-guided high-dose-rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy: feasibility and initial experiences

Use of adjustable applicator system for MR image guided brachytherapy of cervical cancer

HDR endobronchial brachytherapy (HDR-BT) in the management of advanced lung cancer – comparison of different protocols

Palliative PDR brachytherapy in treatment of recurrent larynx cancer

Application of the ring applicator in patients with cervical cancer in whom tandem was not possible

Brachytherapy Infrastructure in Poland (2002-2008)

Analysis of standard loading patterns for cervix brachytherapy using MRI-based dosimetry

Intratumoral administration of hypoxic sensitizers in the radiotherapy of 494 uterine cancer patients: long-term results

Salvage brachytherapy for local recurrences of prostate cancer treated earlier with radiotherapy

HDR Brachytherapy of prostate cancer – 2 years of treatment in Greater Poland Cancer Center

HDR brachytherapy of skin cancer in material of Greater Poland Cancer Center

Some physical aspects of characteristics of radioisotopes used in permanent brachytherapy implants

Dynamic MR measurements of brachytherapy caused microenvironmental changes in cervical cancer

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Editorial
Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

Original article
Reexcision and perioperative high-dose-rate brachytherapy in the treatment of local relapse after breast conservation: an alternative to salvage mastectomy

Original article
HDR brachytherapy of prostate cancer – two years experience in Greater Poland Cancer Centre

Original article
Vital role of volume and number of needles in HDR brachytherapy (HDR-BT) of prostate cancer

Case report
Malignant melanoma of the anal canal: a case report

Original article
The consistency of Fletcher-Suit applicator geometry and of the rectal probe’s position in high dose rate brachytherapy treatment fraction of cervix carcinoma

Original article
HDR and PDR 192Ir source activity control procedures, as the part of the quality assurance system at Brachytherapy Department of Greater Poland Cancer Centre

Original article
MRI assisted cervix cancer brachytherapy pre-planning, based on insertion of the applicator in para-cervical anaesthesia: preliminary results of a prospective study

Central European Users Meeting
A toolkit for good medical practice in brachytherapy

Central European Users Meeting
Programme overview

ABSTRACTS
Inter-fractional variation in Fletcher-Suit applicator geometry