Description should include
- the energy level of radiation
- the total amount administered
- the timeframe in which the dose is given
- the metabolic state of tissue
- tissue oxygenation
- disease progression
- the age of the patient
- skin pigmentation
- structural morphology.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the physical factors that affect radiation response?
- What are the biological factors that affect radiation response?
- What is meant by metabolic state?
- What is meant by oxygenation?
- What is disease progression? How does that affect radiation treatment?