Comparison of passive-scattered and intensity-modulated proton beam therapy of craniospinal irradiation with proton beams for pediatric and young adult patients with brain tumors

ConclusionsThe PTV doses of IMPT and PSPT are robust and stable in both anterior –posterior and lateral directions at both C level and L level, but IMPT is more robust and stable than PSPT for cranial–caudal movements.Trial registryClinical Trial Registration number: No. 04-03.

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Source: Japanese Journal of Radiology - October 24, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research