| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3996877 | Practical Radiation Oncology | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Inverse-planned tangent IMRT does not reduce high-dose radiation to the heart compared with 3DCRT, incorporating a simple heart block in women with left-sided cancer and unfavorable cardiac anatomy when PTV coverage was equalized for both plans. In select patients with early-stage breast cancer and unfavorable thoracic anatomy, 3DCRT with heart block may be sufficient to adequately protect the heart from high-dose radiation.
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Authors
Neil K. MS, Robert G. MD, MPH,