Motion management, particularly through respiratory gating techniques like DIBH, stands as a valuable tool in radiation oncology. With solid background and understanding about this method, you can navigate challenges, and implement effective tips that can contribute to a steady course, ultimately improving the precision and success of radiation therapy treatments. Here are the important things you should know: 

Section 1: Understanding Motion Management in Radiation Oncology

Motion during radiation therapy can pose a challenge, particularly when dealing with respiratory motion. In such cases, motion management becomes crucial, and one effective approach is respiratory gating. This technique serves a dual purpose, addressing both imaging and treatment, ensuring that tumor motion is minimized or eliminated.

Respiratory gating is a broad term encompassing various methods, but it commonly refers to a specific scenario: when the radiation beam is active only during a designated...