Document Type

Post-Print

Publication Date

2-2003

Abstract

A new linear programming model used to aid in the design of radiotherapy plans is introduced. This model incorporates elastic constraints, and when solved with a path following interior point method, produces favorable plans. A sound mathematical analysis shows how to interpret the solution, and hence, the treatment planner receives meaningful knowledge about the radiotherapy plan being developed. Preliminary experiments are conducted.

Identifier

10.1023/A:1021970819104

Publisher

Kluwer Academic Publishers

Publication Information

Health Care Management Science

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Mathematics Commons

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