Abstract

Bone has been used as an image guidance surrogate for prostate and pelvic lymph node (PLN) radiotherapy. Despite the independent motion of the prostate from bone, recent study has demonstrated that adequate dose could be delivered to this target when a 10mm margin except 7mm posteriorly is used to expand the PTV. This study explored the feasibility of reducing the margin by assessing the dosimetric impact on prostate and organ at risks.

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