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Radiotherapy |
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| รหัสดีโอไอ | |
| Creator | Thanatip Tantivatana |
| Title | Radiotherapy |
| Publisher | Text and Journal Publication |
| Publication Year | 2560 |
| Journal Title | Vajira Medical Journal |
| Journal Vol. | 61 |
| Journal No. | 4 |
| Page no. | 301-310 |
| Keyword | Radiotherapy, external beam radiotherapy, brachytherapy |
| URL Website | https://tci-thaijo.org/index.php/VMED |
| Website title | Vajira Medical Journal (วชิรเวชสาร) |
| ISSN | 0125-1252 |
| Abstract | In Thailand, cancer is the number one cause of death. Radiotherapy is one of the main treatment modalities for cancer. There has been an increasing number of patients requiring radiotherapy. Radiation therapy also affects surrounding normal organs included within radiation fields. Currently, more advanced techniques, methods, and machines have been developed to provide accurate treatment for better results, increased therapeutic ratio and reduced adverse effects. |