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Description
Appendicular osteosarcoma is a highly destructive malignant primary bone tumour occurring in both canine and human patients. Clinically, amputation is the most common outcome, however, Synchrotron generated radiotherapy may provide a preferable alternative.
Building from a body of knowledge acquired in small animal models, client-owned dogs with spontaneously developing tumours would be an excellent translational model to assess novel radiation therapies, moving toward the ultimate goal of human patients.
This work presents a positioning and dosimetry study using a canine cadaver as a proof-of-concept for veterinary trials at the imaging and medical beamline of the Australian Synchrotron. This included x-ray imaging, alignment to the treatment beam, simulation and prescription of a therapeutic dose and finally the delivery of said prescription.
| Do you wish to take part in the Student Poster Slam | Yes |
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| Pronouns | He/Him |
| Which facility did you use for your research | Australian Synchrotron |
| Presenter Gender | Man |
| Level of Expertise | Student |
| Condition of submission | Yes |
| Students Only - Are you interested in AINSE student funding | Yes |
