Seminars in Radiation Oncology
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 218-223 , October 2006

Alternative Methods for Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Inverse Planning and Dose Delivery

  • James M. Galvin, DSc

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to James M. Galvin, DSc, Department of Radiation Oncology, Jefferson Medical College, 111 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

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  18. Example provided by Dr. Yan Chen, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA (Personal Communication)
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PII: S1053-4296(06)00030-0

doi: 10.1016/j.semradonc.2006.04.004

Seminars in Radiation Oncology
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 218-223 , October 2006

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