Hypofractionated volumetric‐modulated arc therapy for breast cancer: A propensity‐score‐weighted comparison of radiation‐related toxicity
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DOI: 10.1002/ijc.33525
Abstract: We assessed the clinical benefit of combining volumetric‐modulated arc therapy (VMAT) and hypofractionated radiotherapy (HF‐RT) considering the incidence of radiation‐related toxicities. After a retrospective review for breast cancer patients treated with adjuvant RT between 2005… read more here.
Keywords: modulated arc; radiation related; cancer; vmat ... See more keywords
Modification of a modulated arc total body irradiation technique: Implementation and first clinical experience for paediatric patients
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DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.305
Abstract: To implement the modulated arc total body irradiation (MATBI) technique within the existing infrastructure of a radiation oncology department. The technique needed to treat paediatric patients of all ages, some of whom would require general… read more here.
Keywords: technique; total body; arc total; modulated arc ... See more keywords
Considerations and adaptions to the modulated arc total body irradiation technique: dosimetry description
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DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.363
Abstract: Total body irradiation (TBI) is a complex treatment technique, which has been slow to transition to a three‐dimensional (3D) planning approach. There is limited literature available providing a detailed description on methods to plan TBI… read more here.
Keywords: technique; total body; modulated arc; body irradiation ... See more keywords
Intensity-modulated radiotherapy, coplanar volumetric-modulated arc, therapy, and noncoplanar volumetric-modulated arc therapy in, glioblastoma: A dosimetric comparison
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2019.105573
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Advanced techniques such as volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) may reduce radiation damage and improve the quality of life for patients.We performed a study comparing dose distributions to the planning target volumes(PTVs) and other organs… read more here.
Keywords: vmat; arc therapy; modulated arc; volumetric modulated ... 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
Clinical Experience with Machine Log File Software for Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy Techniques
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DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2017.11929614
Abstract: Mobius FX, an add-on software module from Mobius Medical Systems” for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) quality assurance (QA), uses linac treatment logs to efficiently calculate and verify the 3D dose delivered to patients. An advantage… read more here.
Keywords: modulated arc; traditional methods; mobius; therapy ... See more keywords
Clinical outcomes of hypofractionated image-guided multifocal irradiation using volumetric-modulated arc therapy for brain metastases
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DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rry091
Abstract: Abstract Volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) can be used to design hypofractionated radiotherapy treatment plans for multiple brain metastases. The purpose of this study was to evaluate treatment outcomes of hypofractionated image-guided multifocal irradiation using VMAT… read more here.
Keywords: brain metastases; modulated arc; arc therapy; brain ... See more keywords
RONC-06. VOLUMETRIC-MODULATED ARC WHOLE-BRAIN RADIOTHERAPY FOR THE PREVENTION OF PERMANENT ALOPECIA IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
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DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noaa222.779
Abstract: Abstract Permanent alopecia is a grave late complication of multi-drug chemotherapy (CTx) plus cranial irradiation, reducing both patient self-esteem and quality of life in pediatric patients. We started to use craniospinal irradiation (CSI) using the… read more here.
Keywords: permanent alopecia; modulated arc; vmat wbrt; pediatric patients ... See more keywords
Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy versus Fixed-Field Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy in Radical Irradiation for Cervical Cancer without Lymphadenectasis: Dosimetric and Clinical Results
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DOI: 10.1159/000484608
Abstract: Background: The aim of this study was to compare the dosimetric parameters, clinical complications, and efficacy of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) and fixed-field intensity-modulated radiotherapy (f-IMRT) in radical radiotherapy for cervical cancer without lymphadenectasis.… read more here.
Keywords: modulated arc; cervical cancer; vmat; arc therapy ... See more keywords
Effective heart-sparing whole lung irradiation using volumetric modulated arc therapy: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s13256-019-2209-2
Abstract: Late cardiovascular disease-related adverse events are one of the most common causes of premature mortality among long-term survivors of childhood cancer. As it is difficult to reduce the heart dose with traditional anteroposterior–posteroanterior field whole… read more here.
Keywords: irradiation; modulated arc; arc therapy; whole lung ... See more keywords
Comparison of Different Registration Methods on Patient Set-Up Error During Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Using Cone-Beam CT Imaging for Lung Cancer
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DOI: 10.1200/jgo.18.13500
Abstract: Background: The three-dimensional image-guided radiation therapy is very important in volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) to enhance accuracy throughout the course of a patient's radiation treatment. The image guidance can ensure the safe administration of… read more here.
Keywords: image; modulated arc; patient set; therapy ... See more keywords