The superiority of hybrid-volumetric arc therapy (VMAT) technique over double arcs VMAT and 3D-conformal technique in the treatment of locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer--a planning study.

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Published in Radiother Oncol on September 08, 2011

Authors

Oscar S H Chan1, Michael C H Lee, Albert W M Hung, Amy T Y Chang, Rebecca M W Yeung, Anne W M Lee

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Clinical Oncology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, 3 Lok Man Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong. chansh2@ha.org.hk

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