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Breast Cancer
Researchers from New York University, Medical Department detail findings in breast cancer
April 2nd, 2009
In this recently published article, scientists in the United States conducted a study "To compare the dosimetry of target and normal tissue when tangents with the breast tissue were applied in a subset of breast cancer patients who had undergone computed tomography (CT) planning both supine and prone. The CT images of 20 patients who had undergone simulation in supine and prone positions were used for planning." "The axillary lymph node regions (level I-III), breast tissue, tumor bed, heart, and bilateral lungs were manually contoured. Standard tangent fields were designed for the whole breast to deliver a prescribed dose of 50 Gy. Dose-volume histograms were compared...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-04-02)
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