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In this issue sI am pleased to introduce the fourth issue of the Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice for Volume 20 published in December 2021. In this issue, there are 13 original articles on a range of topics which include 3 literature reviews and 2 cases.sThe issue starts with Fleming’s study into the use of average intensity projections (AVIPs) for 4D plan evaluation metrics. This work concluded that the method was valid but recommended further study on the use of AVIPs in small target volumes or situations featuring significant motion.sThe first of this issue’s papers from Osei relates to the impact of breathing control on organ at risk (OAR) doses for node positive breast cancer. The study found lower doses associated with deep inspiration breath hold compared to free breathing.sCameron’s audit of malignant spinal cord compression pre and post-COVID-19 identified a reduction in attendance during the pandemic and recommended reductions in treatment duration at this time.sVasiliki’s study into locally advanced rectal cancer planning compared 3D conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT), intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). The plan comparison concluded that while 3DCRT plans exhibited improved conformity, VMAT plans improved OAR doses, target dose homogeneity and predicted tumour control probability.sRajkrishna http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice Cambridge University Press

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Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice , Volume 20 (4): 2 – Dec 1, 2021
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Cambridge University Press
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© The Author(s), 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press
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1467-1131
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1460-3969
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10.1017/S1460396921000674
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sI am pleased to introduce the fourth issue of the Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice for Volume 20 published in December 2021. In this issue, there are 13 original articles on a range of topics which include 3 literature reviews and 2 cases.sThe issue starts with Fleming’s study into the use of average intensity projections (AVIPs) for 4D plan evaluation metrics. This work concluded that the method was valid but recommended further study on the use of AVIPs in small target volumes or situations featuring significant motion.sThe first of this issue’s papers from Osei relates to the impact of breathing control on organ at risk (OAR) doses for node positive breast cancer. The study found lower doses associated with deep inspiration breath hold compared to free breathing.sCameron’s audit of malignant spinal cord compression pre and post-COVID-19 identified a reduction in attendance during the pandemic and recommended reductions in treatment duration at this time.sVasiliki’s study into locally advanced rectal cancer planning compared 3D conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT), intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT). The plan comparison concluded that while 3DCRT plans exhibited improved conformity, VMAT plans improved OAR doses, target dose homogeneity and predicted tumour control probability.sRajkrishna

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