816 / 1708
Conclusions
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Radiotherapy is an important component of treatment in
childhood rhabdomyosarcoma
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There is emerging literature that the use of a postchemotherapy
volume for the boost field does not compromise local control
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Intensity-modulated radiation therapy for rhabdomyosarcoma
has resulted in excellent local control rates
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Preliminary data indicate that proton therapy does not seem to
compromise local control