Dosimetric comparison of intensity modulated proton therapy and knowledge-based volumetric arc therapy for left-sided breast cancer
Although statistically significant dose reductions for IMPT plans relative to VMAT were reported, the low mean heart doses observed with DIBH KB VMAT plans may limit clinical benefit when considering adverse cardiac events.
Authors
- J. Chan
- G. Metz
- B. Griffiths
- R. Bromley
- S.N. Penfold
- J. Atyeo
- M. Short
- G. Lamoury
- E. Bezak
- C. Stanton
- S. Carroll
- L.K. Huynh
Institutions
- University of South Australia (AU)
- Royal North Shore Hospital (AU)
- Gosford Hospital (AU)
- SA Health (AU)
- Central Coast Local Health District (AU)
- The University of Adelaide (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Physica Medica
- Published
- 2026-03-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejmp.2026.105774
- Primary Topic
- Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00