title: Fractionation in radiotherapy: a view from the clinic.
abstract: A century of the evolution of the fractionation of radiotherapy has brought clinical oncologists to the testing of protocols in randomized controlled clinical trials. The British Institute of Radiology's pioneering trials, together with more recent studies, are described and future developments suggested.
authors.affiliation: Mount Vernon Centre for Cancer Treatment, Northwood, UK.
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Saunders
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dische
mesh_terms: D019583:Dose Fractionation, Radiation; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D018787:Radiation Oncology / Q000266:history* / Q000379:methods; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / Q000266:history; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000266:history; D006113:United Kingdom