Physics Bucharest 2017

Evidence-based medicine: gold standard

RCT ( R andomised C ontrolled T rial)

Standard technique e.g. IMRT (photons)

Randomisation

New technology e.g. IMPT (protons)

True if main purpose is to improve efficacy (local control and survival) Reduction of radiation-induced side effects?

Courtesy of Hans Langendijk, UMC Groningen