Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy in Patients with Cervical Cancer. An intra-individual Comparison of Prone and Supine Positioning

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chemoradiation for cervical cancer patients is associated with considerable gastrointestinal toxicity. Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) has demonstrated superiority in terms of target coverage and normal tissue sparing in comp...

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Main Authors: Budach Volker, Schneider Achim, Jahn Ulrich, Mensing Tristan, Kawgan-Kagan Michael, Kom Yves, Stromberger Carmen, Köhler Christhardt, Marnitz Simone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/5/1/63