Scanning proton beam therapy reduces normal tissue exposure in pelvic radiotherapy for anal cancer.
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Abstract
An inter-comparison planning study between photon beam therapy (IMRT) and scanning proton beam therapy (SPBT) for squamous cell carcinoma of the anus (SCCA) is presented. SPBT plans offer significant reduction (>50%, P=0.008) in doses to small bowel, and bone marrow thereby offering the potential to reduce bowel and hemotoxicities.
Medical subject headings
- Anus Neoplasms
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
- Pelvis
- Proton Therapy