Concepts and terms for dose/volume parameters in carbon-ion radiotherapy: Conclusions of the ULICE taskforce.

Conclusions of the ULICE taskforce.
Cancer Radiother. 2018 Oct 13;:
Authors: Vogin G, Wambersie A, Pötter R, Beuve M, Combs SE, Magrin G, Mayer R, Mock U, Sarrut D, Schreiner T, Fossati P, Balosso J
Abstract
PURPOSE: The Union of Light Ion Centers in Europe (ULICE) program addressed the need for uniting scientific results for carbon-ion radiation therapy obtained by several institutions worldwide in different fields of excellence, and translating them into a real benefit to the community. Particularly, the concepts for dose/volume parameters developed in photon radiotherapy cannot be extrapolated to high linear energy transfer particles.
METHODS AND MATERIALS: The ULICE-WP2 taskforce included radiation oncologists involved in carbon-ion radiation therapy and International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements, radiation biologists, expert physicists in the fields of carbon-ion radiation therapy, microdosimetry, biological modeling and image-guided radiotherapy. Consensual reports emerged from multiple discussions within both the restricted group and the wider ULICE community. Public deliverables were produced and disseminated to the European Commission.
RESULTS: Here we highlight the disparity in practices between treating centers, then address the main topics to finally elaborate specific recommendations. Although it appears relatively simple to add geometrical margins around the clinical target volume to o...

Source: Cancer Radiotherapie - October 13, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Vogin G, Wambersie A, Pötter R, Beuve M, Combs SE, Magrin G, Mayer R, Mock U, Sarrut D, Schreiner T, Fossati P, Balosso J Tags: Cancer Radiother Source Type: research