What are the minimal standards of radiotherapy planning and dosimetry for "hypofractionated" radiotherapy in breast cancer?
Breast
; 19(3): 172-5, 2010 Jun.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20511066
ABSTRACT
Hypofractionated radiotherapy regimens have become increasingly popular in breast cancer, particularly in the UK and Canada. However, there are some potential problems inherent to providing such regimens, such as the concern of increased toxicity. In this article we discuss the planning and dosimetry and requirements for hypofractionated radiotherapy in breast cancer and make recommendations both for the planning process and for treatment monitoring.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted
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Breast Neoplasms
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Dose Fractionation, Radiation
Type of study:
Guideline
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Breast
Journal subject:
ENDOCRINOLOGIA
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NEOPLASIAS
Year:
2010
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom