Publications by authors named "Loes M L van Kempen-Harteveld"
Breast Cancer Res Treat
November 2014
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the benefits of intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) for left-sided breast cancer patients, focusing on reducing radiation exposure to the heart and coronary artery during treatment.
- The research involved creating and comparing four treatment plans for 20 patients, analyzing the radiation doses received by critical organs and the tumor target.
- Findings show that IMPT offers significant dose reductions to the heart and coronary area, even without breath-holding, suggesting it is most beneficial for patients at high risk of cardiac complications, despite its limited availability.
