Breast Radiotherapy Using MR-Linac

Chiara De-Colle*, Anna M. Kirby, Desiree van den Bongard, Maureen Groot Koerkamp

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Abstract

Pursuing the aim to reduce long-term treatment-related toxicity, current research in breast radiotherapy focuses on reduction of the target volumes. Adjuvant partial breast irradiation instead of whole breast irradiation already represents a standard option for patients with low-risk breast cancer. Magnetic resonance (MR)-guided radiotherapy performed on an MR-Linac offers improved breast tissue and tumor visibility as well as the possibility of a daily online treatment adaptation. This might allow for a further reduction of the irradiated volumes and facilitate neoadjuvant treatment. In this chapter, we discuss partial breast radiotherapy performed on an MR-Linac, including its rationale, advantages, and challenging aspects, with a focus on neoadjuvant partial breast irradiation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationA Practical Guide to MR-Linac
Subtitle of host publicationTechnical Innovation and Clinical Implication
EditorsIndra J. Das, Filippo Alongi, Poonam Yadav, Bharat B. Mittal
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Chapter17
Pages307-321
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-031-48165-9
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-48164-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Mar 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

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