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Daily online localization using implanted fiducial markers and its impact on planning target volume for carcinoma prostate

Robin Khosa, Sapna Nangia, Kundan Singh Chufal, D. Ghosh, Rakesh Kaul, Lalit Mohan Sharma

Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics · 2010 · 12 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

Daily alignment using gold fiducial markers is an effective method of localizing prostate displacement. It provides the option of reducing margins, thus limiting normal tissue toxicity and allowing the possibility of dose escalation for better long-term control.

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