14256 - Radioterapy II

Academic Year 2025/2026

  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Imaging and Radiotherapy techniques (cod. 9079)

Learning outcomes

Describe the use of radiologic techniques in the therapy of neoplastic conditions.

Course contents

  • Radiobiological basis of radiation therapy
  • Radiotherapy prescription

  • Therapeutic integrations with surgery and systemic therapies

  • External beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy

  • Quality assurance in radiotherapy

Readings/Bibliography

  • M. Balducci, F. Cellini et al,"Elementi di Radioterapia Oncologica, Manuale per Tecnici Sanitari di Radiologia Medica", Società Editrice Universo
  • G. Guzzi, R. Morra et al, "La Moderna Radioterapia, aspetti pratici ed innovazioni tecnologiche", Radiologia e Futuro Edizioni Tecnico-Scientifiche del Collegio TSRM di Na-Av-Bn-Ce

Teaching methods

Lectures

Assessment methods

Oral examination to assess achievement of the skills detailed in the learning outcomes (see the Italian version for details)

Teaching tools

Lectures

Students with learning disorders and/or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives

Office hours

See the website of Silvia Cammelli