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1st problem with IMRT:
more beams than 3DCRT
 larger patient volume covered with beams
 depending on dose-effect relation, higher risk P(tumor)
dose
2 plans for the same prostate patient, total dose 78 Gy IMRT 5 beams, 3DCRT 3
beams
IMRT 3DCRT
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Prediction of tumor induction risk
IMRT and prediction of tumor induction