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Even low doses to normal tissues, previously considered safe,

may result in significant risks of morbidity in long-term survivors

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Doses to all normal structures should be kept as low as possible

(some structures are more critical than others)

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No two lymphomas are the same with regard to localization and

extent of disease (individual patient/target geometry)

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The decision should be made at the individual patient level

(degree of modulation; individual treatment goals and toxicity

considerations)

Choosing wisely…