Medical Dosimetry
Volume 33, Issue 4 , Pages 293-298 , Winter 2008

Dosimetric Effects of Setup Uncertainties on Breast Treatment Delivery

Received 4 October 2007 ,Accepted 20 January 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.meddos.2008.01.003

Medical Dosimetry
Volume 33, Issue 4 , Pages 293-298 , Winter 2008

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