Inclusion of dosimetric data as covariates in toxicity-related radiogenomic studies

This systematic review evaluates the completeness of dosimetric features and their inclusion as covariates in genetic-toxicity association studies. Original research studies associating genetic features and normal tissue complications following radiotherapy were identified from PubMed. The use of dosimetric data was determined by mining the statement of prescription dose, dose fractionation, target volume selection or arrangement and dose...