Dosimetric comparison study of ultrahypofractionated photon versus proton treatment plans in post breast-conserving surgery breast cancer
IMPT plans significantly reduced radiation exposure to most surrounding OARs compared to VMAT. Clinical outcomes are needed to confirm the potential for reduced late toxicities. However, this benefit was accompanied by an increased skin surface dose and, in specific cases, a higher esophageal dose.
Authors
- Chawalit Lertbutsayanukul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8868-7462)
- Kitwadee Saksornchai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5461-8661)
- Thanaporn Sarsitthithum
- Tanawat Tawonwong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9369-9647)
- Chonnipa Nantavithya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3744-0830)
- Puntiwa Oonsiri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0226-3723)
- Mananchaya Vimolnoch
Institutions
- Thai Red Cross Society (TH)
- Chulalongkorn University (TH)
- King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0344699
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00