ASMR 2017

Inverse Planning: Is the “Evidence” There?

• Understanding the Literature and the Evidence

• Caution! 

Small patient numbers Retrospective in nature

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 Important to recognise fundamental differences in planning techniques between centres

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Target dose and coverage stipulated o ICRU Pt or Volumetric

 OAR constraints (protocol or department specific)  Beam energy  Number of fields/arcs  Planning system used o Sliding window vs. step and shoot IMRT