High energy electrons have, in comparison with 50-100 kV X rays, definitive advantages in treating large, thick or deeply infiltrating skin cancers. Moreover, a skillful therapeutic policy (fractionation, use of acrylic absorbers, shrinking field technique) often leads to excellent late results, with none or only insignificant side effects especially on bone and cartilage.

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