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Application of Simplex Method in the Radiotherapy Treatment
DFQM, Federal University of São Carlos, Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil
DFQM, Federal University of São Carlos, Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil
Federal University of Alfenas-MG, Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- 1 DFQM, Federal University of São Carlos, Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil
- 2 DFQM, Federal University of São Carlos, Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil
- 3 Federal University of Alfenas-MG, Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Applied Mathematics·Volume 07 (2016)·Pages 2229–2240·Published 14 November 2016·DOI10.4236/am.2016.717177
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Abstract
This work presents an application of the Simplex Method for solving an optimal planning problem for cancer treatment by radiotherapy. Linear Programming can aid the optimal planning for radiation therapy, where the concern is to apply a high enough radiation in the tumor while saving significantly healthy regions or critical organs.
KeywordsLinear ProgrammingSimplex MethodRadiotherapy
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