RapidPlan head and neck model: the objectives and possible clinical benefit

To evaluate a knowledge based planning model for RapidPlan (RP) generated for advanced head and neck cancer (HNC) patient treatments, as well its ability to possibly improve the clinical plan quality. The stability of the model was assessed also for a different beam geometry, different dose fractionation and different management of bilateral structures (parotids). Dosimetric and geometric data from plans of 83 patients presenting HNC were...