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ArticleTechnology in cancer research & treatment

A Study on Synchronous Bilateral Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Based on an Accelerator Integrated with Optical Surface Monitoring System.

Zhen Zhou, Tingting Dong, Bei Wang, Zhiqun Wang, Heling Zhu, Wenbo Li, Bo Yang, Jie Qiu

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  1. Hypofractionated and conventionally fractionated radiotherapy for synchronous bilateral breast cancer: clinical and dosimetric outcomes.Strahlentherapie und Onkologie : Organ der Deutschen Rontgengesellschaft ... [et al] · 2026
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Zhen ZhouDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.ORCID 0009-0007-6604-7054
Tingting DongDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Bei WangDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Zhiqun WangDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Heling ZhuDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Wenbo LiDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Bo YangDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Jie QiuDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.

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objectiveTo investigate the optimal radiotherapy regimen for synchronous bilateral breast cancer (SBBC) by utilizing dosimetric and radiobiological indicators, and to assess the impact of applying an optical surface monitoring system(OSMS) on the precision of SBBC radiotherapy treatment.

methodsNine patients with SBBC who underwent breast-conserving radiotherapy were retrospectively selected. Four treatment plans were designed for each patient using the Versa HD (Elekta, Stockholm) accelerator: single-isocenter intensity-modulated radiotherapy/volumetric modulated arc therapy(IMRT-ISO1/VMAT-ISO1) and dual-isocenter IMRT/VMAT(IMRT-ISO2/VMAT-ISO2), with a prescription dose of 42.4 Gy in 16 fractions. Dosimetric parameters and radiobiological impact were measured for the target and organs at risk(OARs). The monitoring log files of three SBBC patients were analyzed to quantitatively assess real-time delta shifts encompassing six degrees of freedom (DOFs) during intrafraction and interfraction treatment processes.

resultsCompared to both the IMRT techniques, the VMAT techniques offered superior target conformity, uniformity, and dose fall-off capability. Among the four treatment plans, VMAT-ISO1 exhibited optimal performance by significantly reducing radiation exposure volume to OARs while maintaining exceptional precision in dose delivery and execution efficiency. The tumor control probability (TCP) was exceeded by 98.5% for all four modalities. According to the OSMS logs, the maximum absolute error in translational motion during the treatment of three SBBC patients was predominantly manifested along the vertical(VRT) axis, with an mean value of 2.2 mm. Additionally, it was observed that the coronal plane (YAW) exhibited the largest error in terms of rotational angle, with an mean deviation of 1.1°.

conclusionsThe VMAT-ISO1 technique demonstrates apparent dosimetric and radiobiological advantages in SBBC radiotherapy, ensuring precise dose delivery and shortening treatment durations. The accuracy of SBBC radiotherapy is ensured by OSMS through pre-treatment positioning correction and real-time monitoring throughout the treatment process.

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Breast NeoplasmsRadiotherapy, Intensity-ModulatedRadiotherapy Planning, Computer-AssistedAdultAgedFemaleHumansMiddle AgedOrgans at RiskParticle AcceleratorsRadiotherapy DosageRetrospective Studiesdelivery accuracydosimetryoptical surface monitoring systemradiobiologysynchronous bilateral breast cancer

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