Prospective study to quantify the expansion volumes around the involved pelvic lymph nodes for planning Simultaneous Integrated Boost in patients of cervical cancer undergoing pelvic Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy
ConclusionsAn isotropic expansion margin of 3mm for ITV and 5mm for PTV is necessary for enlarged pelvic lymph nodes while planning SIB-IMRT for cervical cancer.
Source: Practical Radiation Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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