International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics
Volume 73, Issue 1 , Pages 9-14, 1 January 2009

American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) and American College of Radiology (ACR) Practice Guidelines for Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)

  • Alan C. Hartford, M.D., Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Section of Radiation Oncology, Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
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  • Madeline G. Palisca, M.S.

      Affiliations

    • Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ
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  • Thomas J. Eichler, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Radiation Oncology, Thomas Johns Cancer Hospital, CJW Medical Center, Richmond, VA
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  • David C. Beyer, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Arizona Oncology Services, Phoenix, AZ
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  • Venkata Rao Devineni, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • SSM Cancer Care, DePaul Health Center, St. Louis, MO
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  • Geoffrey S. Ibbott, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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  • Brian Kavanagh, M.D., M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO
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  • John S. Kent, M.S.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
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  • Seth A. Rosenthal, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Radiation Oncology Center, Radiological Associates of Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
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  • Chris J. Schultz, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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  • Prabhakar Tripuraneni, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Scripps Clinic and Scripps Green Oncology, La Jolla, CA
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  • Laurie E. Gaspar, M.D., M.B.A.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO

Received 13 March 2008; received in revised form 25 April 2008; accepted 27 April 2008.

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 Reprint requests to: Department of Research, American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO), 8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Suite 500, Fairfax, VA 22031. Tel: (703) 502-1550; E-mail: research@astro.org

 The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) is the largest radiation oncology society in the world, with more than 9,000 members who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapies. As a leading organization in radiation oncology, biology, and physics, the Society is dedicated to the advancement of the practice of radiation oncology by promoting excellence in patient care, providing opportunities for educational and professional development, promoting research and disseminating research results, and healthcare environment. ASTRO will periodically define new practice guidelines and technical standards for the practice of radiation oncology to help advance the science and to improve the quality of service to patients throughout the United States. Existing practice guidelines and technical standards will be reviewed for revision or renewal, as appropriate. This practice guideline has undergone a thorough consensus process in which it has been subjected to extensive review by the relevant Committees within ASTRO. Final approval was granted by the ASTRO Board of Directors. Practice guidelines recognize that the safe and effective use of therapeutic radiation requires specific training, skills, and techniques, as described in this document. Reproduction or modification of the published practice guideline by those entities not providing these services is not authorized.

 This report has also been published as: American College of Radiology, Practice Guideline for Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards, 2007:929–934.

 Conflict of interest: none.

PII: S0360-3016(08)00779-7

doi:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2008.04.049

International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics
Volume 73, Issue 1 , Pages 9-14, 1 January 2009

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