Phase I-II study of hypofractionated simultaneous integrated boost using volumetric modulated arc therapy for adjuvant radiation therapy in breast cancer patients: a report of feasibility and early toxicity results in the first 50 treatments

Phase I-II study of hypofractionated simultaneous integrated boost using volumetric modulated arc therapy for adjuvant radiation therapy in breast cancer patients: a report of feasibility and early toxicity results in the first 50 treatments

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To report results in terms of feasibility and early toxicity of hypofractionated simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) approach with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) as adjuvant treatment after breast-conserving surgery.</p&g...

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Main Authors: Scorsetti Marta, Alongi Filippo, Fogliata Antonella, Pentimalli Sara, Navarria Pierina, Lobefalo Francesca, Garcia-Etienne Carlos, Clivio Alessandro, Cozzi Luca, Mancosu Pietro, Nicolini Giorgia, Vanetti Eugenio, Eboli Marco, Rossetti Carlo, Rubino Arianna, Sagona Andrea, Arcangeli Stefano, Gatzemeier Wolfgang, Masci Giovanna, Torrisi Rosalba, Testori Alberto, Alloisio Marco, Santoro Armando, Tinterri Corrado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Simultaneous integrated boost
Hypofractionation
Volumetric modulated arc therapy
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/7/1/145

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