Advances in Radiation Oncology (Jun 2024)

Master Breast Radiation Planning: Simple Guide for Radiation Oncology Residents

  • Mona Arbab, MD, MEd,
  • Romona Frame, MS,
  • Prasanna Alluri, MD, PhD,
  • David Parsons, PhD,
  • Mu-Han Lin, PhD,
  • Jennifer Cleaton, MS,
  • Asal Rahimi, MD

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 6
p. 101476

Abstract

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This article focuses on various aspects of breast radiation treatment planning, from simulation to field design. It covers the most common techniques including tangents, mono isocentric, dual isocentric, electron-photon match, and VMAT. This can serve as a guide for radiation oncology residents and medical students to advance their understanding of key aspects of breast radiation treatment and planning processes.