The impact of introducing intensity modulated radiotherapy into routine clinical practice

Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) at the Royal Marsden Hospital London was introduced in July 2001. Treatment delivery was dynamic using a single-phase technique. Concerns were raised regarding increased clinical workload due to introduction of new technology. The potential increased use of resources was assessed.IMRT patient selection was within guidelines of clinical trials and included patients undergoing prostate plus pelvic lymph node...