Plan this lower neck field (medial edge of the field should be off the cord) to 50.4
Gy at 1.8 Gy/day using a depth of 3.0 cm for the anterior neck nodes.
For this project turn in a plan sum showing the isodose coverage of the parotid,
the PTV, and the lower neck nodes.
Show the max dose location and the 100%, 95%, 75%, and 40% isodose lines.
(Label the isodose levels).
Show your DVH with the GTV, PTV and all surrounding critical structures.
PLAN #2
Ipsilateral Photon/Electron (Mixed beam)
Achieve the required coverage on the parotid gland and PTV using electrons for
the superficial gland and photons to reach the deeper lobe.
a) How does this plan compare to your wedged pair plan?
b) Were there any dose constraints not met?
PLAN #3
a. Using an IMRT technique of your choice find the beam arrangement needed to
achieve the required coverage on the parotid gland while sparing the critical
structures.
For each plan in assignment #3 answer the following:
a) What beam arrangements did you try?
b) Why did you decide on your final one?