Optimal organ-sparing intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) regimen for the treatment of locally advanced anal canal carcinoma: a comparison of conventional and IMRT plans

Optimal organ-sparing intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) regimen for the treatment of locally advanced anal canal carcinoma: a comparison of conventional and IMRT plans

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To compare the dosimetric advantage of three different intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) plans to a three dimensional (3D) conventional radiation treatment for anal cancer with regards to organs-at-risk (OAR) avoidance, in...

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Main Authors: Lemanski Claire, Gourgou Sophie, Moscardo Carmen, Laliberté Benoit, Azria David, Menkarios Cathy, Dubois Jean-Bernard, Aillères Norbert, Fenoglietto Pascal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-11-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/2/1/41

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