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ArticlePhysics and imaging in radiation oncology2024

Technical feasibility of delivering a simultaneous integrated boost in partial breast irradiation.

Alex Burton, Tamika Cassar, Christy Glenn, Keelan Byrne

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Article in Physics and imaging in radiation oncology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Alex BurtonDepartment of Physical Sciences, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia.
Tamika CassarSir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, the University of Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia.
Christy GlennSir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, the University of Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia.
Keelan ByrneSir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, the University of Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Feasibility of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for partial breast irradiation (PBI) with simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) to tumour bed was investigated. Four plans were created for 10 patients: 30 Gy/5 fractions, 26 Gy/5 fractions with 30 Gy SIB, 40.05 Gy/15 fractions, and 40.05 Gy/15 fractions with 48 Gy SIB. SIB in the 5 fraction arm had reduced ipsilateral breast dose relative to uniform dose. SIB in the 15 fraction arm had noninferior conformity compared to uniform dose. Addition of SIB did not increase other organ-at-risk doses or plan complexity. VMAT PBI with SIB was feasible for both fractionation regimens.

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Partial breast irradiationPlanning studyVMAT

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PMID39526021
PMCPMC11550061

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