A Retrospective Dosimetric Study of Radiotherapy Patients with Left-Sided Breast Cancer; Patient Selection Criteria for Deep Inspiration Breath Hold Technique
Background: Several studies have investigated cardiac dose reduction when utilizing the deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) technique in patients undergoing radiotherapy for left-sided breast cancer. This paper aims to recommend potential selection criteria based on a retrospective single institute...
Main Authors: | Mikaela Dell’Oro, Eileen Giles, Amy Sharkey, Martin Borg, Caroline Connell, Eva Bezak |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-02-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/11/2/259 |
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