A survey of image-guided radiation therapy use in the United States
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A survey of intensity-modulated radiation therapy use in the United States.
BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to assess the current level of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) use in the United States. METHODS Three-hundred thirty-three randomly selected radiation oncologists were sent a 13-question survey regarding IMRT use. IMRT users were asked about the number of patients and sites treated, their reasons for adopting IMRT, and future plans for ...
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An overview of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), a true revolution in the field of radiation oncology in that it provides the unprecedented means of conforming to the shape of the target tissues in 3-dimensions, reducing the risk of complications thereby improving the quality of life of irradiated patients. Moreover, IMRT provides the means to deliver higher than conventional doses ...
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An overview of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), a true revolution in the field of radiation oncology in that it provides the unprecedented means of conforming to the shape of the target tissues in 3-dimensions, reducing the risk of complications thereby improving the quality of life of irradiated patients. Moreover, IMRT provides the means to deliver higher than conventional doses ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Cancer
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0008-543X
DOI: 10.1002/cncr.25129