Interfraction positional variation in pancreatic tumors using daily breath-hold cone-beam computed tomography with visual feedback.

In conclusion, target matching is required to correct interfraction variation even with visual feedback, especially to ensure safe delivery of escalated doses to patients with pancreatic cancer.
PMID: 26103180 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics - June 27, 2015 Category: Physics Authors: Nakamura M, Akimoto M, Ono T, Nakamura A, Yano S, Nakata M, Itasaka S, Mizowaki T, Shibuya K, Hiraoka M Tags: J Appl Clin Med Phys Source Type: research