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The constraints for pneumonitis will cover late effects as

well

Suggested constraints

≤ 10 Gy mean lung dose should be obtained in all but the

most challenging cases

10 – 13.5 Gy mean lung dose: acceptable, but consider the

risk of pneumonitis

> 13.5 Gy mean lung dose: consider omission or modification

of plan

Pulmonary late effects