A Comparison of Three Radiotherapy Techniques for Breast Cancer: a Planning Study
Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
This study has the purpose to investigate the benefit of treating breast cancer patients in prone position. This treatment is compared to the standard technique in our center (supine position with or without respiratory gating). The investigators want to compare the doses on the organs at risk (heart and lungs) in the different techniques.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• indication for radiotherapy of the breast and /or lymph nodes
Locations
Other Locations
Belgium
UZ Leuven Radiotherapy Department
RECRUITING
Leuven
Contact Information
Primary
Caroline Sweldens, Doctor
caroline.sweldens@uzleuven.be
003216347600
Time Frame
Start Date: 2011-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-10
Participants
Target number of participants: 30
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven