A simple clinical method for predicting the benefit of prone vs. supine positioning in reducing heart exposure during left breast radiotherapy.

CONCLUSION: We consider this simple clinical tool appropriate for assisting individual positioning aiming at maximum heart protection during left breast irradiation.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - January 17, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Kahán Z, Rárosi F, Gaál S, Cserháti A, Boda K, Darázs B, Kószó R, Lakosi F, Gulybán Á, Coucke PA, Varga Z Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research