Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Carcinoma
- 1 May 2007
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in The Oncologist
- Vol. 12 (5) , 555-564
- https://doi.org/10.1634/theoncologist.12-5-555
Abstract
Learning Objectives: After completing this course, the reader will be able to: Outline innovations related to targeted radiation therapy.Describe trials proving an advantage using IMRT.Assess treatment planning modalities and how IMRT fields are designed.Evaluate when there is a toxicity advantage for IMRT.Discern when conventional radiotherapy should be used instead of IMRT. CME Access and take the CME test online and receive 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ at CME.TheOncologist.comKeywords
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