International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics
Volume 74, Issue 3 , Pages 689-694 , 1 July 2009

Breast Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Reduces Time Spent With Acute Dermatitis for Women of All Breast Sizes During Radiation

  • Gary M. Freedman, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Gary M. Freedman, M.D., Department of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111. Tel: (215) 728-3016; Fax: (215) 214-1629
    • ,
  • Tianyu Li, M.S.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Biostatistics, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
    • ,
  • Nicos Nicolaou, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
    • ,
  • Yan Chen, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
    • ,
  • Charlie C.-M. Ma, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
    • ,
  • Penny R. Anderson, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA

Received 6 July 2008 ,Revised 19 August 2008 ,Accepted 21 August 2008.

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 Abstract presented at the scientific session of the 49th annual meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology in Los Angeles, CA October 28-Novermber 1, 2007.

 Conflict of Interest: none.

PII: S0360-3016(08)03685-7

doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2008.08.071

International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics
Volume 74, Issue 3 , Pages 689-694 , 1 July 2009

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