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IMRT (including VMAT) offers better possibilities to balance between
tumor dose needed and OAR dose to be avoided than conventional
treatment planning algorithms
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We have medical evidence that IMRT reduces toxicity
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However, IMRT treatment planning offers more degrees of freedom
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Predefined dose parameters are essential for clinically acceptable
treatment plans
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Therefore we must use current knowledge on dose volume relations
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However, we still need to learn !
Conclusion