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Introduction
However
:
This steep dose gradient is greatly influenced/affected by:
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Variations in patient set-up
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Changes in overall patient separation/weight loss
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Changes in tumour volume size and position
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Changes in size and position of Organ at Risk (OAR)
volumes.
Management of this patient cohort requires:
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Effective immobilisation
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Image guidance
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Comprehensive nutritional management