Tangent-based volumetric modulated arc therapy for advanced left breast cancer

Tangent-based volumetric modulated arc therapy for advanced left breast cancer

Abstract Purpose To introduce the benefits of tangent-based volumetric modulated arc therapy (TVMAT), an innovative radiotherapy planning technique, compared with traditional volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for advanced left breast cancer needing nodal irradiation. Materials and methods Twen...

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Main Authors: Pei-Chieh Yu, Ching-Jung Wu, Hsin-Hua Nien, Louis Tak Lui, Suzun Shaw, Yu-Lun Tsai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Tangent-based volumetric modulated arc therapy
Breast cancer
Radiation dose
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13014-018-1167-y

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