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For external-beam partial breast irradiation, if the CTV lies close to the skin surface, do you apply bolus?

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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network

We do sometimes use bolus if the skin surface is within 1 cm of surgical cavity and also make sure when planning there is flash created to account for inter fraction and intrafraction motion.

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