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Treatment of a Pregnant Patient With a Brain Tumor Using Pencil Beam Scanning Proton Therapy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Radiation therapy plays a crucial role in the treatment of patients with cancer, including those who are pregnant.1 However, balancing maternal prognosis and fetal risk can be challenging.2,3 The majority of fetal dose deposition is attributed to head leakage and patient scatter, necessitating specialized approaches to mitigate these contributions.1,4 In x-ray therapy (XRT), a lead fetal shield and planning modifications are often employed to reduce fetal exposure.1,5-7

Source: Advances in Radiation Oncology

DOI: 10.1016/j.adro.2024.101673

Authors: Justine M. Dupere, William G. Breen, John J. Lucido, Nicholas B. Remmes

Institution: Mayo Clinic

Language: English

Topic: Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,500