Encyclopedia of Radiation Oncology

2013 Edition
| Editors: Luther W. Brady, Theodore E. Yaeger

Tumor Control Probability (TCP)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-85516-3_666
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Definition

The probability that a given dose of radiation will provide tumor control or eradication considering the specific biological cells of the tumor. The ‘TCP’ is used in treatment planning as a tool to differentiate among treatment plans.

Cross-References

 Four-Dimensional (4D) Treatment Planning/Respiratory Gating

 Statistics and Clinical Trials

 Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Extracranial

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Radiation OncologyAbington Memorial HospitalAbingtonUSA
  2. 2.Department of Radiation OncologyCollege of Medicine, Drexel UniversityPhiladelphiaUSA
  3. 3.Division of Medical Physics, Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of Pittsburgh Cancer CentersPittsburghUSA
  4. 4.Department of Radiation OncologyUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center Cancer PavilionPittsburghUSA