Beam modifying devices in the treatment of early breast cancer: 3-D stepped compensating technique

R. Valdagni; M. Ciocca; L. Busana; A. Modugno; C. Italia

doi:10.1016/0167-8140(92)90330-W

Beam modifying devices in the treatment of early breast cancer: 3-D stepped compensating technique

R. Valdagni, M. Ciocca, L. Busana, A. Modugno, C. Italia

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Abstract

A 3-D compensating technique utilizing stepped brass filters to ensure an adequate dose distribution in the breast after conservative surgery is described. No compensation for lung inhomogeneity is applied. These compensators are part of a procedure which also involves the use of a rotatable half-beam block (HBB) and of an individualized immobilization cast. Results of patient dosimetry show a good agreement with dose prescription in the target volume (measured dose/prescribed dose = 100.9% ± 1.8% at the reference point). Phantom dosimetry is discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	192-195
Number of pages	4
Journal	Radiotherapy and Oncology
Volume	23
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0167-8140(92)90330-W
Publication status	Published - 1992

Keywords

Compensator
Early breast cancer
Half-beam block
Patient dosimetry

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Oncology
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Urology

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