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Radiation Oncology
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Genitourinary Cancers
When planning prostate brachytherapy, do you use a bladder neck constraint?
If so, what dose constraint do you follow and how do you contour the bladder neck?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
With real time planning, try to limit it to 85 percent of the prescription dose. Smith et al., PMID 20888139
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