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Treatment Intent

Radical

Intended to cure, not palliate

Conventional fraction size,

typically 1.8- 2Gy per fraction

Frequently high total dose

Frequently risk normal tissue

tolerances

Concern regarding late

normal tissue complications

Goal: cure whilst minimizing

side effects