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Is superficial underdosing of hypofractionated breast RT acceptable in patients with a large breast separation?

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Radiation Oncology · St. Luke’s Cancer Center

The 3D dose distribution and DVHs should be carefully reviewed for target volume coverage, particularly if the lumpectomy bed PTV is superficial. The most important consideration is adequate coverage (>/=95%) of the tissue included in the region of the lumpectomy bed PTV. Whole breast PTV coverage i...

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