Image-Guided Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy in Gynaecological Cancer
Evidence that OAR do not like dose
Surrounding organs do not like dose; example bowel
• 90% of patients develop permanent change in bowel habits after radiotherapy
• 50% report impact on QoL
• 10-20% develop serious complications within 10-20 years after treatment
Andreyev 2007
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