Neo-adjuvant chemo-radiation of rectal cancer with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy: summary of technical and dosimetric features and early clinical experience

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To report about initial technical and clinical experience in preoperative radiation treatment of rectal cancer with volumetric modulated arcs with the RapidArc<sup>® </sup>(RA) technology.</p> <p>Methods</p...

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Main Authors: Salati Emanuela, Pesce Gianfranco, Nicolini Giorgia, Clivio Alessandro, Fogliata Antonella, Richetti Antonella, Vanetti Eugenio, Cozzi Luca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/5/1/14