The UK Standardisation of Breast Radiotherapy (START) Trial A of radiotherapy hypofractionation for treatment of early breast cancer: a randomised trial

The UK Standardisation of Breast Radiotherapy (START) Trial A of radiotherapy hypofractionation for treatment of early breast cancer: a randomised trial

Abstract: Background The international standard radiotherapy schedule for breast cancer treatment delivers a high total dose in 25 small daily doses (fractions). However, a lower total dose delivered in fewer, larger fractions (hypofractionation) is hypothesised to be at least as safe and effective...

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Main Authors: Bentzen, S.M (Author), Agrawal, R.K (Author), Aird, E.G.A (Author), Barrett, J.M (Author), Barrett-Lee, P.J (Author), Bliss, J.M (Author), Brown, J. (Author), Dewar, J.A (Author), Dobbs, H.J (Author), Haviland, J.S (Author), Hoskin, P.J (Author), Hopwood, P. (Author), Lawton, P.A (Author), Magee, B.J (Author), Mills, J. (Author), Morgan, D.A (Author), Owen, J.R (Author), Simmons, S. (Author), Sumo, G. (Author), Sydenham, M.A (Author), Venables, K. (Author), Yarnold, J.R (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 2008-04.
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