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Fig. 1 (a) An example of 3D conformal radiotherapy planning based on CT scans acquired under free breathing conditions. The gross tumor volume (GTV) and planning target volume (PTV) are…

Fig. 1 Superficial hyperthermia of recurrent breast cancer 1.1.2 Interstitial and Endocavitary/Intraluminal Hyperthermia Interstitial and endocavitary/intraluminal hyperthermia (IHT) methods may be used to treat tumors within or near body cavities,…

Study group Classification Definitions  Mayo Clinic (Suzuki et al. 1996) Symptoms S0 Asymptomatic S1 Symptomatic without pain S2 Symptomatic with pain Degree and site of fixation F0 No fixation F1…

First author Year N Follow-up (years) Local control (%) Alpert 2005 30 13.8 93 Abner 1993 16 3.25 69 Kurtz 1991 50 4.25 62 Komoike 2003 30 3.6 70 Salvadori…

Series Total patients No. with prior RT Dose and fractionation Local control (LC) Toxicity Guckenberger et al. (2010) 19 7 Median dose: 15 Gy in 3 fractions prescribed to 65…

Fig. 1 (a–d) Hypothetical outcome of hyperfractionated (HF) as compared to conventional radiotherapy (CF), e.g., in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Actuarial curves displaying the primary study endpoint, e.g.,…

Fig. 1 In 1995, a 58-year-old gentleman received combined chemoradiation for small cell lung cancer of the right lung (limited disease) resulting in a cure. (a) Shows a follow-up computed…