Implementation of intensity modulated radiotherapy for prostate cancer in a private radiotherapy service in Mexico

Abstract Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) allows physicians to deliver higher conformal doses to the tumour, while avoiding adjacent structures. As a result the probability of tumour control is higher and toxicity may be reduced. However, implementation of IMRT is highly complex and requ...

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Published in:	Reports of practical oncology and radiotherapy Vol. 20; no. 1; pp. 66 - 71
Main Authors:	Poitevin-Chacón, María Adela, Reséndiz González, Gabriel, Alvarado Zermeño, Adriana, Flores Castro, Jesús Manuel, Flores Balcázar, Christian Haydée, Rosales Pérez, Samuel, Pérez Pastenes, Miguel Angel, Rodríguez Laguna, Alejandro, Vázquez Fernández, Patricio, Calvo Fernández, Alejandro, Bastida Ventura, Jorge
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Poland Elsevier Urban & Partner Sp. z.o.o 01-01-2015
Subjects:	Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine IMRT Prostate cancer Radiology Radiotherapy Technical Note IMRT Radiotherapy Prostate cancer
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