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IMRT
Treatment planning studies 3D conformal radiotherapy
v’s IMRT clearly demonstrate the improved
conformality of high dose area with IMRT
Better PTV homogeneity
Potential dose escalation and reduction in toxicity
Widely adopted in the adult setting
More reservation in paediatric population
Lack of prospective evaluation in terms of clinical
studies , determining better outcomes and long term
toxicity
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