Proton Beam Therapy for Breast Cancer.

Isabella Dreyfuss, Seraphina Choi, Crystal Seldon Taswell, Jonathan Cyriac, Michael Butkus, Cristiane Takita

Journal: Critical reviews in oncogenesis 2024;29(3):67-82

PMID: 38683154

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Abstract

Given the radiobiological and physical properties of the proton, proton beam therapy has the potential to be advantageous for many patients compared with conventional radiotherapy by limiting toxicity and improving patient outcomes in specific breast cancer scenarios.

Address: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, FL, USA.; University of Miami/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.; University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

DOI: 10.1615/CritRevOncog.2023050319

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MeSH Terms: Humans, Breast Neoplasms, Proton Therapy, Female, Protons