Critical appraisal of the role of volumetric modulated arc therapy in the radiation therapy management of breast cancer
Abstract Background The aim of this review is the critical appraisal of the current use of volumetric modulated arc therapy for the radiation therapy management of breast cancer. Both clinical and treatment planning studies were investigated. Material and methods A Pubmed/MEDLINE search of the Natio...
Main Authors: | Luca Cozzi, Frank Lohr, Antonella Fogliata, Davide Franceschini, Fiorenza De Rose, A R Filippi, Gabriele Guidi, Valentina Vanoni, Marta Scorsetti |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-12-01
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Series: | Radiation Oncology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13014-017-0935-4 |
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