Protons vs Photons for Brain and Skull Base Tumors.
review · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 29735196.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.semradonc.2017.11.001.
- No licence information is recorded for this record.
- Because redistribution is not established, this page shows the abstract only. Follow the links below for the full text.
Abstract
The physical characteristics of proton therapy result in steeper dose gradients and superior dose conformality compared to photon therapy. These properties render proton therapy ideal for skull base tumors requiring dose escalation for optimal tumor control, and may also be beneficial for brain tumors as a means of mitigating radiation-related adverse effects. This review summarizes the literature regarding the role of proton therapy compared to photon therapy in the treatment of adult brain and skull base tumors.
Medical subject headings
- Brain Neoplasms
- Photons
- Proton Therapy
- Radiation Oncology
- Skull Base Neoplasms