Comprehensive Comparison of Progressive Optimization Algorithm Based Automatic Plan and Manually Planned Treatment Technique for Cervical-Thoracic Esophageal Cancers

Purpose: The purpose of the present study was first to apply the progressive optimization algorithm based automatic volumetric modulated arc therapy (POA-VMAT) technology to accelerate and improve the radiotherapy of cervicothoracic esophageal cancer (CTEC). We comprehensive analyze the feasibility,...

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Main Authors: Yongqiang Zhou MS, Xiaojun Xiang PhD, Jianping Xiong PhD, Changfei Gong MS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-11-01
Series:Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1533033820973283