Heart and Coronary Artery Dose Sparing in Left-sided Breast Cancer: 3D-Conformal Radiotherapy<i>vs</i>. Helical Tomotherapy

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Authors

Isabella Palumbo · University of Perugia

M. Marcantonini · University of Perugia

Michele Scialpi · University of Perugia

Vittorio Bini · University of Perugia

Maika di Benedetto · University of Perugia

S. Nucciarelli · University of Perugia

C. Fulcheri ·

Abstract

In left-sided BC, HT provided the best target coverage and significantly reduced LV and LADA doses. Moreover D2% and V25 to the heart were significantly reduced. Further studies are needed to correlate dosimetric findings with in-depth cardiac monitoring.

Topics & Keywords

Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and mitigation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: In Vivo

Volume 37, Issue 6, pp. 2760-2767

DOI: 10.21873/invivo.13387

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