Optimization of autogenerated chest-wall radiation treatment plans developed for postmastectomy breast cancer patients in underserved clinics

Over the past decade, several strides have been made to improve the management of breast cancer in developing countries; however, there are still obstacles present. In the area of radiation therapy, these hurdles include limited access to radiotherapy treatment and scarcity of oncology specialists. In an effort to reduce inequities in cancer care while improving patient outcomes, our research is focused on developing automated postmastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) plans for breast cancer patients in these underserved communities that can be further improved upon through treatment planning system (TPS) specific optimization guidelines.

Source: Medical Dosimetry - January 15, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Temiloluwa O. Esho, Christine V. Chung, Juanita U. Thompson, Mahsa Dehghanpour, Jordan R. Sutton, Simona F. Shaitelman, Kelly K. Kisling, Laurence E. Court Tags: 2019 Student Writing Competition —1st Place Source Type: research