Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Whole breast irradiation for breast cancer using three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy
or intensity-modulated radiation therapy
. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Directory Publication. 2012 Authors' conclusions Three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT) uses advanced computer technology to tailor the radiotherapy beam to the exact size and shape of a tumor, while minimizing incidental irradiation of surrounding normal tissues. Conformal radiation therapy allows the delivery of higher doses of radiation than would be possible with conventional external beam radiation therapy, with the objective of improving local control and, ultimately, survival. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), a refinement of conformal radiation therapy, combines two advanced concepts to deliver 3D-CRT to tumors at the higher dosages with enhanced precision: (1) inverse treatment planning with optimization by computer; and (2) computer-controlled intensity modulation of the radiation beam during treatment. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Breast; Breast Neoplasms; Females; Radiotherapy, Conformal; Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32012000208 Date abstract record published 28/06/2012 |