BCRB 2018

19/09/2018

Relevant factors

• Tumor -related factors influencing normal tissue reactions • Stage of disease • Volume of the tumor • Lymphatic spread

• Radiation dose • Volume of normal tissue irradiated • Fractionation schedule • Use of concomitant chemotherapy

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Relevant factors

• Radiobiology -related factors influencing normal tissue reactions • Intrinsic radiosensitivity • Total radiation dose • Technique and irradiated volume

• Fractionation schedule (late reactions) • Overall treatment time (early reactions) • Concomitant treatment

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