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Breast Cancer
Studies from University of Alabama further understanding of breast cancer
April 24th, 2008
According to a study from the United States, "The clinical application of intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for adjuvant treatment of breast cancer has been the subject of increasing study in recent years. IMRT results in improved target coverage, reduced dose inhomogeneity within the breast, and reduced dose to the heart, lungs, and contralateral breast." "However, this has been at the cost of larger volumes of low-dose radiation to these structures, thus increasing the theoretic risk for second malignancies. Our goal was to develop an IMRT beam arrangement that did not result in additional low-dose spill to organs at risk while maintaining equal or better target...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-04-24)
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