Breast Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
computer assisted, radiotherapy
Brief summary
We aim to compare three different radiation delivery techniques, namely three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT), intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and volumetric modulated radiation therapy (VMAT) in left-sided early breast cancer patients.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* left sided early breast cancer patients. Should have histopathological prove to have invasive breast cancer. Operated by breast conservative surgery. Have no associated comorbidities
Exclusion criteria
* locally advanced breast cancer. Patients who have total mastectomy. Patients who had previous chest irradiation or known comorbidities.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison of coverage of planned target volume(PTV) among the three plans. | 1 year | PTV coverage in dose is compared among the three plans. |
| Comparison of doses to organs at risk among the three plans. | 1 year | mean dose of the heart, lung volume receiving 20Gy, esophageal doses will be compared among the three plans |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of target homogeneity among the three plans. | 1 year |