Current technological clinical practice in breast radiotherapy; results of a survey in EORTC-Radiation Oncology Group affiliated institutions

Radiotherapy and Oncology : Journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
Hans Paul van der LaanEORTC-ROG Breast Working Party

Abstract

To evaluate the current technological clinical practice of radiation therapy of the breast in institutions participating in the EORTC-Radiation Oncology Group (EORTC-ROG). A survey was conducted between August 2008 and January 2009 on behalf of the Breast Working Party within the EORTC-ROG. The questionnaire comprised 32 questions on 4 main topics: fractionation schedules, treatment planning methods, volume definitions and position verification procedures. Sixty-eight institutions out of 16 countries responded (a response rate of 47%). The standard fraction dose was generally 2Gy for both breast and boost treatment, although a 2.67 Gy boost fraction dose is routinely given in British institutions. The main boost modality was electrons in 55%, photons in 47% and brachytherapy in 3% of the institutions (equal use of photon and electron irradiation in 5% of the institutions). All institutions used CT-based treatment planning. Wide variations are seen in the definition of the breast and boost target volumes, with margins around the resection cavity, ranging from 0 to 30 mm. Inverse planned IMRT is available in 27% and breath-hold techniques in 19% of the institutions. The number of patients treated with IMRT and breath-hold varied ...Continue Reading

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