Dosimetric Comparison and Potential for Improved Clinical Outcomes of Paediatric CNS Patients Treated with Protons or IMRT

Background: We compare clinical outcomes of paediatric patients with CNS tumours treated with protons or IMRT. CNS tumours form the second most common group of cancers in children. Radiotherapy plays a major role in the treatment of many of these patients but also contributes to late side effects in...

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Main Authors: Kris S. Armoogum, Nicola Thorp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-04-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/7/2/706