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Correcting rotational error in rectal cancer radiation therapy: Can planning target volume margins be safely reduced?

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The magnitude and impact of rotational error is unclear in rectal cancer radiation therapy. This study evaluates rotational errors in rectal cancer patients, and investigates the feasibility of planning target… Click to show full abstract

The magnitude and impact of rotational error is unclear in rectal cancer radiation therapy. This study evaluates rotational errors in rectal cancer patients, and investigates the feasibility of planning target volume (PTV) margin reduction to decrease organs at risk (OAR) irradiation.

Keywords: cancer radiation; rotational error; radiation therapy; rectal cancer; cancer

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences
Year Published: 2022

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