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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | A Practical Guide to MR-Linac |
Subtitle of host publication | Technical Innovation and Clinical Implication |
Editors | Indra J. Das, Filippo Alongi, Poonam Yadav, Bharat B. Mittal |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Chapter | 17 |
Pages | 307-321 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-031-48165-9 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-031-48164-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Mar 2024 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- n/a OA procedure