Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists — July 9–12, 2014, The Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta, Canada
Stories
Understanding Total Body Irradiation Research in the COMP 2014 ArchiveTotal body irradiation (TBI) is a demanding radiotherapy procedure used most often as part of conditioning before hematopoietic stem cell or bone marrow…Climate-Sensitive Medical Equipment In BanffBanff’s mountain environment adds a practical dimension to any professional medical physics meeting. The same conditions that attract delegates—high elevation,…Networking Over Coffee At A Medical Physics MeetingCoffee breaks are often treated as pauses between serious sessions, yet they can be among the most valuable parts of a scientific meeting. A few minutes beside…Updates on the Canadian Partnership for Quality RadiotherapyQuality radiotherapy depends on a coordinated system in which clinical expertise, technology, measurement, and communication work together. The Canadian…Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Spinal MetastasesSpinal metastases are a frequent source of pain, neurological compromise, and reduced quality of life in patients with advanced cancer. Improvements in…Historical Landmarks Around Banff Springs HotelThe Banff Springs Hotel rises above the Bow Valley as both a working resort and a major piece of Canadian architectural history. For delegates attending the…Writing a Useful Conference Report for Your DepartmentA conference report should do more than document where you went and whom you met. For a medical physics department, it should explain what was learned, why the…Ethical Judgment In Medical Physics ResearchMedical physics research connects technical innovation with decisions that can affect diagnosis, treatment, safety, and access to care. A new dose calculation…CCPM Examination Preparation Resources At COMPThe archived 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists offers more than a record of a professional gathering in Banff.…The Role of Physicists in PET/CT Quality AssurancePositron emission tomography combined with computed tomography has become an essential tool for cancer staging, treatment response assessment, and radiation…
