A Helical tomotherapy as a robust low‐dose treatment alternative for total skin irradiation
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12579
Abstract: Abstract Mycosis fungoides is a disease with manifestation of the skin that has traditionally been treated with electron therapy. In this paper, we present a method of treating the entire skin with megavoltage photons using… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; skin irradiation; total skin; tomotherapy ... See more keywords
On the complexity of helical tomotherapy treatment plans
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12895
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Multiple metrics are proposed to characterize and compare the complexity of helical tomotherapy (HT) plans created for different treatment sites. Methods A cohort composed of 208 HT plans from head and neck (105),… read more here.
Keywords: complexity; treatment; complexity helical; brain ... See more keywords
Quantitative assessment of helical tomotherapy plans complexity
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13781
Abstract: Abstract Purpose An unnecessary amount of complexity in radiotherapy plans affects the efficiency of the treatments, increasing the uncertainty of dose deposition and its susceptibility to anatomical changes or setup errors. To date, tools for… read more here.
Keywords: helical tomotherapy; tomotherapy plans; new metrics; complexity ... See more keywords
Feasibility of real‐time motion management with helical tomotherapy
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.12791
Abstract: PURPOSE This study investigates the potential application of image-based motion tracking and real-time motion correction to a helical tomotherapy system. METHODS A kV x-ray imaging system was added to a helical tomotherapy system, mounted 90… read more here.
Keywords: motion; system; motion correction; correction ... See more keywords
Image-guided dose-escalated radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer with helical tomotherapy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00066-019-01562-2
Abstract: Purpose To evaluate treatment outcomes for patients with localized prostate cancer who were treated with dose-escalated primary image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT). Methods We retrospectively analyzed 88 consecutive patients treated using helical tomotherapy with daily megavoltage… read more here.
Keywords: risk; toxicity; dose escalated; cancer ... See more keywords
Moderate hypofractionated helical tomotherapy for prostate cancer in a cohort of older patients: a mono-institutional report of toxicity and clinical outcomes
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DOI: 10.1007/s40520-019-01243-1
Abstract: Purpose or objective To evaluate toxicity and outcomes of moderately hypofractionated helical tomotherapy for the curative treatment of a cohort of patients aged ≥ 75 years with localized prostate cancer (PC). Materials and methods From January 2013… read more here.
Keywords: moderate hypofractionated; hypofractionated helical; prostate cancer; toxicity ... See more keywords
First French experiences of total body irradiations using helical TomoTherapy®.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2017.01.014
Abstract: PURPOSE Dynamic conformal radiotherapy with helical TomoTherapy® (HT) offers a more quantitative paradigm for total body irradiation. Treatment planning, delivery, dose verification of the first French experiences of total body irradiation using helical TomoTherapy® are… read more here.
Keywords: body irradiation; helical tomotherapy; total body; body ... See more keywords
1. Dosimetric comparison of the treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma, 3D conformal radiotherapy vs. helical tomotherapy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2017.10.081
Abstract: Introduction The aim of this study is to quantitatively evaluate the dosimetric difference between 3D conformal radiation therapy (RT) and Helical Tomotherapy (HT) for mediastinal Hodgkin lymphoma by comparing the doses received by the different… read more here.
Keywords: hodgkin lymphoma; treatment; dosimetric comparison; tomotherapy ... See more keywords
180. Total marrow and total lymphoid irradiation (TMI-TLI) with helical tomotherapy: Experience of Perugia’s hospital
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2018.04.191
Abstract: Abstract Purpose In our centre, an on-going pilot study is testing the feasibility of TMI-TLI delivered with Helical Tomotherapy (HT) instead of TBI. We present our protocol and dosimetric results of first 28 patients treated.… read more here.
Keywords: 180 total; tmi tli; helical tomotherapy; dosimetric results ... See more keywords
Dosimetric comparison of the helical tomotherapy, volumetric-modulated arc therapy and fixed-field intensity-modulated radiotherapy for stage IIB-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-14629-w
Abstract: The study aimed to compare the dosimetric parameters to target dose coverage and the critical structures in the treatment planning of helical tomotherapy (TOMO), volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT), and fixed-field intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for NSCLC… read more here.
Keywords: fixed field; modulated arc; arc therapy; helical tomotherapy ... See more keywords
Re-irradiation of recurrent glioblastoma using helical TomoTherapy with simultaneous integrated boost: preliminary considerations of treatment efficacy
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-75671-9
Abstract: Although there is still no standard treatment for recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (rGBM), re-irradiation could be a therapeutic option. We retrospectively evaluated the efficacy and safety of re-irradiation using helical TomoTherapy (HT) with a simultaneous integrated… read more here.
Keywords: irradiation; treatment; boost; recurrent glioblastoma ... See more keywords