Publications by authors named "Piet Stevens"
Purpose: In 2018, the Netherlands Commission on Radiation Dosimetry subcommittee on IORT initiated a limited intercomparison of electron IORT (IOERT) in Belgium and The Netherlands. The participating institutions have enough variability in age, type of equipment, and in dose calibration protocols.
Methods: In this study, three types of IOERT-dedicated mobile accelerators were represented: Mobetron 2000, LIAC HWL and LIAC.
Article Synopsis
- Using intraoperative radiotherapy with electrons (IOERT) during breast surgery helps doctors see the tumor better, protects the skin, and is easier for patients.
- In a study with 763 women, the IOERT treatment led to a very high success rate of 98.4% in preventing cancer from coming back after 5 years.
- While some patients had mild complications and others showed changes in mammograms, the treatment was generally safe and effective overall.