TY - JOUR
T1 - Uncertainties in radiation therapy
T2 - target definition in carcinoma of the uterine cervix.
AU - Perez, Carlos A.
AU - Grigsby, Perry W.
AU - Zoberi, Inram
N1 - Copyright:
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PY - 2003
Y1 - 2003
N2 - In treatment of patients with carcinoma of the cervix, as in any other malignant tumor, accurate identification of target volumes is critical to enhance precision of radiation therapy planning and delivery. These results in improved locoregional tumor control lead to lower incidence of distant metastases and improved survival. Also, radiation therapy morbidity is decreased, enhancing quality of life. Various imaging techniques are available to achieve better target delineation and this can be enhanced with image fusion. Available innovative treatment techniques to optimize the use of radiation therapy for these patients are illustrated.
AB - In treatment of patients with carcinoma of the cervix, as in any other malignant tumor, accurate identification of target volumes is critical to enhance precision of radiation therapy planning and delivery. These results in improved locoregional tumor control lead to lower incidence of distant metastases and improved survival. Also, radiation therapy morbidity is decreased, enhancing quality of life. Various imaging techniques are available to achieve better target delineation and this can be enhanced with image fusion. Available innovative treatment techniques to optimize the use of radiation therapy for these patients are illustrated.
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M3 - Review article
C2 - 15018313
AN - SCOPUS:1842862931
SN - 0390-7740
VL - 28
SP - 247
EP - 265
JO - Rays - International Journal of Radiological Sciences
JF - Rays - International Journal of Radiological Sciences
IS - 3
ER -