Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8234773 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Conformal breast radiotherapy is feasible in the prone position. Its primary advantage is the substantially lower radiation dose to the ipsilateral lung. The higher dose inhomogeneity and increased rate of Grade 1-2 skin toxicity, however, may be of concern.
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Authors
Zoltán Varga, Katalin M.D., Ph.D., Tamás MezÅ, AlÃz M.D., László M.D., Ph.D., Zsuzsanna M.D., Ph.D.,