Matthew Larocque

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About

Dr. Matthew Larocque is currently appointed as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Oncology in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.

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Research

Stereotactic radiosurgery using the Gamma Knife ICON platform

The Gamma Knife ICON is a radiosurgery tool that allows both frame-based and mask-based treatments of malignant and benign intracranial tumours as well as functional disorders of the brain. Undecided clinical issues include the use of PTV margins and the role and implementation of image guidance for these targets. The role of the medical physicist includes treatment planning, quality assurance, developing clinical workflows and treatment supervision.

Episcleral Plaque Brachytherapy

The Alberta Ocular Brachytherapy Program treats patients with uveal melanoma and other select eye cancers by use surgical application of episcleral brachytherapy plaques. Use of asymmetric plaque loadings and placements can be used to minimize dose to ocular structures such as the fovea, papillomacular bundle, and optic disc, ultimately improving visual outcome for patients.