Review Article

Radiotherapy for Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Proximal Lower Extremity

Figure 2

Comparison of preoperative proton (a) and photon (b) dosimetry for soft tissue sarcoma of the thigh shown in Figure 1. The tumor target volume is outlined in yellow and the anus is outlined in aqua blue. Note how the proton plan spares the perineal region and lymphatic drainage of uninvolved soft tissue.
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