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Comparing dose-volume histogram and radiobiological endpoints for ranking intensity-modulated arc therapy and 3D-radiotherapy treatment plans for locally-advanced pancreatic cancer

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Pages 1573-1578 | Received 01 May 2013, Accepted 02 Jun 2013, Published online: 19 Aug 2013

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