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Summary of parameters
| Parameters (units) | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| N0 | Initial number of tumour cells |
| α (1/Gy) | LQ model parameter |
| β (1/Gy−2) | LQ model parameter |
| tdou (days) | Doubling time of tumour cells |
| λ1 (1/day) | Proliferation rate of tumour cells during treatment |
| λ2 (1/day) | Proliferation rate of tumour cells post-treatment phase |
| λ (1/day) | Proliferation rate of normal cells (in healthy tissue) |
| R | Proliferation rate of pre-malignant cells |
| γ (1/Gy) | Mutation induced by radiation |
LQ, linear quadratic.
