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Table 2 Dose constraints prescribed for organ at risks.

From: Dose reduction to normal tissues as compared to the gross tumor by using intensity modulated radiotherapy in thoracic malignancies

Organ at risk

organ 3/3

Organ 2/3

organ 1/3

Heart

40 Gy

45 Gy

60 Gy

Lung

17.5 Gy

30 Gy

45 Gy

Spinal Cord: Maximum point dose – 45 Gy