Volumetric modulated arc therapy versus intensity-modulated proton therapy in neoadjuvant irradiation of locally advanced oesophageal cancer

Abstract Background To investigate the role of intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) compared to volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), realised with RapidArc and RapidPlan methods (RA_RP) for neoadjuvant radiotherapy in locally advanced oesophagal cancer. Methods Twenty patients were retrospe...

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Main Authors: Eren Celik, Wolfgang Baus, Christian Baues, Wolfgang Schröder, Alessandro Clivio, Antonella Fogliata, Marta Scorsetti, Simone Marnitz, Luca Cozzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13014-020-01570-y

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