Would you offer prone APBI with IMRT/VMAT?
There is data from NYU supporting prone APBI with 3D techniques, and the Florence trial supporting IMRT/VMAT. Is there utility or feasibility to deliver APBI while prone utilizing IMRT/VMAT?
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Do you believe it is beneficial to deliver APBI in the prone position using IMRT/VMAT?
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Radiation Oncology · Michigan Healthcare Professionals, PC
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I am not sure one can do VMAT with a patient prone - I was told there are issues with gantry position and the table.
As far as tangential IMRT, that is definitely possible and worth considering if you cannot meet homogeneity/V105 constraints.
With prone breast, however, I rarely have any issues me...
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