Analysis of GTV reduction during radiotherapy for oropharyngeal cancer: Implications for adaptive radiotherapy.

CONCLUSIONS: We showed that adapting to primary tumor GTV shrinkage on MRI mid-treatment is potentially not safe since at least part of the GTV is likely to be dissolving. Adjustment to clear anatomical boundaries, however, may be done safely.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - November 17, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Hamming-Vrieze O, van Kranen SR, Heemsbergen WD, Lange CA, van den Brekel MW, Verheij M, Rasch CR, Sonke JJ Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research