An improved method for the radiotherapy of breast carcinoma
Kahlhöfer, J.
Strahlentherapie und Onkologie Organ der Deutschen Rontgengesellschaft . 167(6): 375-380
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0179-7158 PMID: 2068655 Document Number: 375966
This method of radiotherapy of the breast and lymph nodes in cases of breast cancer reduces exposure of the lung and features small gaps and overlaps at the borders of neighbouring fields. The outline of fields, the design of special absorbing blocks and filters, and some notes on treatment planning are given in this paper.
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