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The Potential of Proton Therapy for Locally Advanced Breast Cancer: Clinical and Technical Considerations

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Proton therapy is a promising therapeutic modality with unique physical properties that allow for abrupt dose fall-off distal to the target of interest, thereby sparing nearby organs at risk. A… Click to show full abstract

Proton therapy is a promising therapeutic modality with unique physical properties that allow for abrupt dose fall-off distal to the target of interest, thereby sparing nearby organs at risk. A number of studies have identified the utility of proton radiation in mitigating treatment related sequelae for patients with locally advanced breast cancers. Thus, in the following review, we highlight clinical and technical considerations for proton radiotherapy delivery in patients with locally advanced breast cancer.

Keywords: locally advanced; proton therapy; advanced breast; clinical technical

Journal Title: Current Oncology
Year Published: 2023

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