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On the other side of the desk

Publication date: Available online 4 July 2019Source: Practical Radiation OncologyAuthor(s): Daniel E. Roos

Practical Radiation Oncology

Thu Jul 04, 2019 19:58

Practice patterns among radiation oncologists treating pediatric patients with proton craniospinal irradiation

Publication date: Available online 4 July 2019Source: Practical Radiation OncologyAuthor(s): Sara Medek, Brian De, Luke Pater, John Breneman, Anita Mahajan, Suzanne Wolden, Ralph E. VatnerAbstractPurposeCraniospinal irradiation (CSI) is an important component of therapy for many pediatric central nervous system (CNS) malignancies. Proton therapy is increasingly available and utilized for minimizing radiation exposure to normal tissues. The absence of exit dose with proton therapy mandates decisions...

Practical Radiation Oncology

Thu Jul 04, 2019 19:58

A novel liquid fiducial marker in esophageal cancer image-guided radiotherapy: technical feasibility and visibility on imaging

Publication date: Available online 4 July 2019Source: Practical Radiation OncologyAuthor(s): Mélanie Machiels, Francine E.M. Voncken, Peng Jin, Jolanda M. van Dieren, Annemarieke Bartels-Rutten, Tanja Alderliesten, Berthe M.P. Aleman, Jeanin E. van Hooft, Maarten C.C.M. HulshofAbstractPurposeTo assess the technical feasibility of injection, visibility on imaging modalities, and positional stability of a novel liquid fiducial marker (i.e., BioXmark) for radiotherapy in esophageal cancer patients.MethodsFirst,...

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Thu Jul 04, 2019 19:58

Seeking Consistency in Guidelines: Level of Evidence, Trial Endpoints, and Personalized Recommendations

Publication date: Available online 3 July 2019Source: Practical Radiation OncologyAuthor(s): Daniel E. Spratt

Practical Radiation Oncology

Thu Jul 04, 2019 19:58