Intensity-modulated radiotherapy reduces radiation-induced morbidity and improves health-related quality of life: results of a nonrandomized prospective study using a standardized follow-up program.

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Published in Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys on December 26, 2008

Authors

Marije R Vergeer1, Patricia A H Doornaert, Derek H F Rietveld, C René Leemans, Ben J Slotman, Johannes A Langendijk

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Radiation Oncology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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