Quality and Safety Considerations in Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy: An ASTRO Safety White Paper Update.

Jean M Moran; Jose G Bazan; Samantha L Dawes; Ksenija Kujundzic; Brian Napolitano; Kristin J Redmond; Ying Xiao; Yoshiya Yamada; Jay Burmeister

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Quality and Safety Considerations in Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy: An ASTRO Safety White Paper Update.

May 17, 2023

Moran JM, Bazan JG, Dawes SL, et al. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2023;13(3):203-216.

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Safety risks are present in oncology radiation therapy. This recommendation builds on existing intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) standards to highlight the importance of interdisciplinary engagement, training, and technology implementation to ensure high quality, safe IMRT is delivered to patients.

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