RecruitingNCT01284153

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

Breast Neoplasms Radiation

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

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This planning study compares radiation therapy delivered while the patient lies face-down (prone position) versus face-up (standard position) for breast cancer patients, to see if the prone position better protects the heart and lungs from radiation exposure. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been recommended for radiation therapy to the breast and/or nearby lymph nodes **You may NOT be eligible if...** - There are no exclusion criteria — this is a planning study only (no additional treatment is given as part of this study, only radiation planning scans are compared) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

Interested in this trial?

Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.