Particle Therapy for Breast Cancer

Cancers

Rachel B. Jimenez¹  Kimberly S. Corbin²  Roman O. Kowalchuk² 

[1] Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA;Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA;

关键词: protons;    carbon;    breast cancer;    particle therapy;   

DOI  :  10.3390/cancers14041066

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Particle therapy has received increasing attention in the treatment of breast cancer due to its unique physical properties that may enhance patient quality of life and reduce the late effects of therapy. In this review, we will examine the rationale for the use of proton and carbon therapy in the treatment of breast cancer and highlight their potential for sparing normal tissue injury. We will discuss the early dosimetric and clinical studies that have been pursued to date in this domain before focusing on the remaining open questions limiting the widespread adoption of particle therapy.

【 授权许可】

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