3 fraction pencil-beam scanning proton accelerated partial breast irradiation: early provider and patient reported outcomes of a novel regimen

Abstract Background and purpose To report dosimetry and early adverse effects, aesthetic, and patient-reported outcomes of a prospective study of 3-fraction pencil-beam scanning (PBS) proton accelerated partial irradiation (APBI). Materials and methods Eligibility included women age ≥ 50 years with...

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Main Authors: Robert W. Mutter, Krishan R. Jethwa, Karthik Gonuguntla, Nicholas B. Remmes, Thomas J. Whitaker, Tina J. Hieken, Kathryn J. Ruddy, Lisa A. McGee, Kimberly S. Corbin, Sean S. Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13014-019-1417-7