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International Journal of Gynecology & Clinical Practices Volume 4 (2017), Article ID 4:IJGCP-133, 7 pages
http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2394-4986/2017/133
Research Article
Deep Inspiration Breath Hold Techniques in the Radiotherapeutic Management of Left-Sided Breast Cancer-Active Breathing Coordinator vs. Voluntary Breath Hold

Parasuramar A1*, DeSmit A2 and Borg M2

1Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
2Adelaide Radiotherapy Centre, Genesis Care, Calvary Central Districts Hospital, Jarvis Road, Elizabeth Vale, Australia
Dr. Amaran Parasuramar, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Port Road, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia, Tel: 0403368483; E-mail: amaran.parasuramar@gmail.com
23 July 2017; 10 October 2017; 12 October 2017
Parasuramar A, DeSmit A, Borg M (2017) Deep Inspiration Breath Hold Techniques in the Radiotherapeutic Management of Left-Sided Breast Cancer- Active Breathing Coordinator vs. Voluntary Breath Hold. Int J Gynecol Clin Pract 4: 133. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2394-4986/2017/133

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