IPEM Topical Report: an international IPEM survey of MRI use for external beam radiotherapy treatment planning

Introduction/Background. Despite growing interest in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), integration in external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) treatment planning uptake varies globally. In order to understand the current international landscape of MRI in EBRT a survey has been performed in 11 countries. This work reports on differences and common themes identified.Methods. A multi-disciplinary Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine working...