Capacitación integral en el proceso de radioterapia clínica desde la perspectiva del físico médico

Abstract

This undergraduate thesis was conducted as an internship at Radioterapia Oncología Marly S.A., a leading private institution in oncology services. During the internship, responsibilities related to the Bachelor’s Degree in Physics were carried out in active collaboration with the institution’s Medical Physicists, applying knowledge in the field of radiotherapy. The internship focused on three main aspects: treatment planning, quality control, and the facilitation of education and training for clinical staff through pedagogical tools. In treatment planning, active participation was undertaken throughout the process, from assisting technologists to evaluating and optimizing radiotherapy treatment plans, ensuring their effectiveness and safety. Regarding quality control, the recommendations of TG-198 were implemented and adapted to meet the clinic’s specific needs. This process included daily and monthly testing to ensure the proper functioning of radiotherapy equipment and the precise delivery of prescribed doses to patients. Finally, presentations were conducted focusing on the teaching of key concepts in medical physics applied to radiotherapy and radiation protection, both to enhance personal knowledge and to contribute to the development of the clinical team and patient education.