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Responsibilities of the radiation oncologist
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Ensure that the advantages that can be obtained with modern
radiotherapy are used to the benefit of the patient:
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Optimal target coverage (VOLUMES)
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Lowest target dose necessary for the highest chance of
local lymphoma control (DOSES)
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Lowest possible risk of significant long-term side effects
(TECHNIQUES)