Intensity-modulated radiation therapy: emerging cancer treatment technology.
Br J Cancer
; 92(10): 1819-24, 2005 May 23.
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| ID: mdl-15856036
ABSTRACT
The use of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is rapidly advancing in the field of radiation oncology. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy allows for improved dose conformality, thereby affording the potential to decrease the spectrum of normal tissue toxicities associated with IMRT. Preliminary results with IMRT are quite promising; however, the clinical data is relatively immature and overall patient numbers remain small. High-quality IMRT requires intensive physics support and detailed knowledge of three-dimensional anatomy and patterns of tumour spread. This review focuses on basic principles, and highlights the clinical implementation of IMRT in head and neck and prostate cancer.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias da Próstata
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Radioterapia Conformacional
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Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço
Limite:
Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Cancer
Ano de publicação:
2005
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos