Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9872344 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Conclusions: We found strong evidence that rectal distension on the treatment-planning CT scan decreased the probability of biochemical control, local control, and rectal toxicity in patients who were treated without daily image-guided prostate localization, presumably because of geographic misses. Therefore, an empty rectum is warranted at the time of simulation. These results also emphasize the need for image-guided radiotherapy to improve local control in irradiating prostate cancer.
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Authors
Renaud M.D., Susan L. Ph.D., Lei Ph.D., Radhe Ph.D., Rex M.D., Ph.D., James D. M.D., Deborah A. M.D.,