Radiation dose constraints for organs at risk in neuro-oncology; the European Particle Therapy Network consensus.

CONCLUSION: The use of the European Particle Therapy Network-consensus OAR dose constraints summarized in this article is recommended for the model-based approach comparing photon and proton beam irradiation as well as for prospective clinical trials including novel radiation techniques and/or modalities.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - May 17, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Lambrecht M, Eekers DBP, Alapetite C, Burnet NG, Calugaru V, Coremans IEM, Fossati P, Høyer M, Langendijk JA, Romero AM, Paulsen F, Perpar A, Renard L, de Ruysscher D, Timmermann B, Vitek P, Weber DC, van der Weide HL, Whitfield GA, Wiggenraad R, Roelofs Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research