Dosimetric comparison of advanced radiotherapy approaches using photon techniques and particle therapy in the postoperative management of thymoma.

CONCLUSIONS: Particle radiotherapy (PRT, CIRT) showed superior OAR sparing and optimal target volume coverage. The observed dosimetric advantages are expected to reduce toxicity rates. However, their clinical impact must be investigated prospectively.
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Source: Acta Oncologica - September 28, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Haefner MF, Verma V, Bougatf N, Mielke T, Tonndorf-Martini E, König L, Rwigema JM, Simone Nd CB, Uhlmann L, Eichhorn F, Winter H, Grosch H, Haberer T, Herfarth K, Debus J, Rieken S Tags: Acta Oncol Source Type: research