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Ensure that the unique biology of lymphoid malignancies is

exploited in RT planning and delivery

In general no survival advantage has been demonstrated with the extended fields

of the past

The unique radiosensitivity of lymphoid malignancies means that dose

constraints for normal tissues used for solid tumours are not applicable

Modern conformal techniques should be used for lymphomas, not primarily as in

solid tumours to allow a high target dose to be delivered, but to minimize the

risk of long-term complications

Different techniques are applicable to different disease localizations and disease

volumes, no two patients are the same