Does gap-free intensity modulated chemoradiation therapy provide a greater clinical benefit than 3D conformal chemoradiation in patients with anal cancer?

Does gap-free intensity modulated chemoradiation therapy provide a greater clinical benefit than 3D conformal chemoradiation in patients with anal cancer?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chemoradiation is the standard treatment for anal cancer. 3D conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) is usually split in 2 sequences with a therapeutic break (gap) in between. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) makes it possible to...

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Main Authors: Dewas Claire, Maingon Philippe, Dalban Cécile, Petitfils Aurélie, Peignaux Karine, Truc Gilles, Martin Etienne, Khoury Cédric, Dewas Sylvain, Créhange Gilles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Anal canal cancer
Chemoradiation
IMRT
3D-CRT
Toxicity
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/7/1/201

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