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Potential Benefits of Radiotherapy in Prone Position for Breast Cancer Patients: a Planning Study

A Comparison of Three Radiotherapy Techniques for Breast Cancer: a Planning Study


Sponsor

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2011

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study has the purpose to investigate the benefit of treating breast cancer patients in prone position. This treatment is compared to the standard technique in our center (supine position with or without respiratory gating). The investigators want to compare the doses on the organs at risk (heart and lungs) in the different techniques.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALE

Inclusion Criteria1

  • indication for radiotherapy of the breast and /or lymph nodes

Exclusion Criteria1

  • none ( planning study)

Locations(1)

UZ Leuven Radiotherapy Department

Leuven, Belgium

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