L0_2016_Athens_Physics_Programme

IMRT is an advanced technique, which only in a

limited

extent has been

tested in a

randomized

manner

↓ toxicity (H&N, breast)

OS: no robust clinical data

Indications for the use of IMRT/RA should be considered carefully,

weighing potential

gains

and

risks

according to treatment site, patient

Take home messages…

characteristics and aim

IMRT/RA is a more

resource intense

and

complex

technique

Not all

radiotherapy treatments

require

the

highest order of accuracy

that is

technologically achievable and fiscally affordable.