Dosimetric comparison of intensity modulated proton therapy and knowledge-based volumetric arc therapy for left-sided breast cancer

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Authors

L.K. Huynh · SA Health

S.N. Penfold · University of South Australia

C. Stanton · Gosford Hospital

G. Metz · Royal North Shore Hospital

B. Griffiths · Royal North Shore Hospital

E. Bezak · University of South Australia

M. Short ·

Abstract

Although statistically significant dose reductions for IMPT plans relative to VMAT were reported, the low mean heart doses observed with DIBH KB VMAT plans may limit clinical benefit when considering adverse cardiac events.

Topics & Keywords

Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques Breast Cancer Treatment Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Physica Medica

Volume 145, pp. 105774-105774

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2026.105774

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