Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8213465 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2017 | 26 Pages |
Abstract
Although most plans used VMAT, the range of conformity and dose falloff was large. The decision to prioritize either OARs or PTV coverage varied considerably, suggesting that the toxicity outcomes in the trial could be affected. Several benchmarks met the dose-volume histogram metrics but produced unacceptable plans owing to low conformity. Dissemination of a frequently-asked-questions document improved the approval rate at the first attempt. Benchmark credentialing was found to be a valuable tool for educating institutions about the protocol requirements.
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Authors
Hania A. PhD, Steven J. MD, PhD, Joseph K. MD, Jessica R. MS, Susan BS, James M. DSc, David S. PhD, Clifford G. MD, Thomas M. MD, Kathryn A. MS, Julia R. MD, Ying PhD, Martha M. PhD,