Re-irradiation volumetric modulated arc therapy optimization based on cumulative biologically effective dose

Nevin McVicar1, Steven Thomas1, Mitchell Liu2

  • 1Department of Medical Physics, BC Cancer - Vancouver Cancer Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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