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Conclusion:

Local control identical with protons and photons

5 yr late morbidity is worse with protons compared to photons in this study

However, small study and the group from Boston recommends to use more

fields, and treat all fields during every fraction. Use proton beam scanning

technique to minimize skin dose

Long-term outcomes of proton beam RT,

Study from Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston