Rectal volume variations and estimated rectal dose during 8 weeks of image-guided radical 3D conformal external beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer

Hanne Tøndel,Arne Solberg,Stian Lydersen,Christer Andre Jensen,Stein Kaasa,Jo-Åsmund Lund

doi:10.1016/j.ctro.2019.02.003

Rectal volume variations and estimated rectal dose during 8 weeks of image-guided radical 3D conformal external beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer

Hanne Tøndel, Arne Solberg + Show 4 more

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctro.2019.02.003

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Journal: Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology	Publication Date: Feb 1, 2019
Citations: 11	License type: cc-by-nc-nd

Affiliation: St Olav's University Hospital, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Ålesund Hospital, University of Oslo

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•Modern IGRT has given new insight regarding organ motion in radiotherapy.•Rectal volume variation may increase the risk of biochemical and local failure.•Rectal volume decreased significantly during eight weeks of radiotherapy.•The percentage of irradiated rectal volume did not change statistically significant.•Our study shows that IGRT ensures a close to stable dose to the rectum.

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