Improved Beam Angle Arrangement in Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy Treatment Planning for Localized Prostate Cancer

Purpose: This study investigates potential gains of an improved beam angle arrangement compared to a conventional fixed gantry setup in intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) treatment for localized prostate cancer patients based on a proof of principle study. Materials and Methods: Three patient...

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Main Authors: Wenhua Cao, Gino J. Lim, Yupeng Li, X. Ronald Zhu, Xiaodong Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-03-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/7/2/574