Towards the clinical implementation of intensity-modulated proton therapy for thoracic indications with moderate motion: robust optimised plan evaluation by means of patient and machine specific information

Conformal and highly precise radiotherapy techniques are required for thoracic indications due to the organs-at-risk (OARs) surrounding the tumour, such as the lungs and the heart. Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is capable of reducing the number of monitor units and treatment delivery time, and proved to result at least in similar target coverage and OARs dose sparing for lung and oesophageal cancer patients, compared to conventional photon modalities [1,2]. In terms of treatment related toxicities, even more clinical benefits are anticipated with pencil beam scanned proton therapy (PBS-PT) for these patients.

Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology - February 2, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: C ássia O. Ribeiro, Sabine Visser, Erik W. Korevaar, Nanna M. Sijtsema, R. Melissa Anakotta, Margriet Dieters, Stefan Both, Johannes A. Langendijk, Robin Wijsman, Christina T. Muijs, Arturs Meijers, Antje Knopf Tags: Original Article Source Type: research