title: An isocentric technique for treatment of carcinoma of the prostate in large patients.
abstract: An isocentric technique for treatment of carcinoma of the prostate of a large patient was investigated for a 4-MV linear accelerator. A split course, two four-field technique was found to deliver an appropriate high-dose zone while not exceeding tissue tolerances.
mesh_terms: D001835:Body Weight; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D013997:Time Factors