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Introduction

The key aim of radiotherapy is to

deliver a lethal dose to the tumour

whilst limiting the dose (toxicity) to

surrounding normal tissues.

Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy

(IMRT) offers a method of

delivering a much more conformal

treatment with substantially lower

normal tissue toxicity allowing the

possibility of dose escalation to

improve local control.