Bates, E.L., Bragg, C.M., Wild, J.M. et al. (2 more authors) (2009) Functional image-based radiotherapy planning for non-small cell lung cancer: a simulation study. Radiotherapy and Oncology, 93 (1). pp. 32-36. ISSN 0167-8140
Abstract
Background and purpose: To investigate the incorporation of data from single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) or hyperpolarized helium-3 magnetic resonance imaging (He-3-MRI) into intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) planning for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Material and methods: Seven scenarios were simulated that represent cases of NSCLC with significant functional lung defects. Two independent IMRT plans were produced for each scenario; one to minimise total lung volume receiving >= 20 Gy (V-20), and the other to minimise only the functional lung volume receiving >= 20 Gy (FV20). Dose-volume characteristics and a plan quality index related to planning target volume coverage by the 95% isodose (V-PTV95/FV20) were compared between anatomical and functional plans using the Wilcoxon signed ranks test.
Results: Compared to anatomical IMRT plans, functional planning reduced FV20 (median 2.7%, range 0.6-3.5%, p = 0.02), and total lung V-20 (median 1.5%, 0.5-2.7%, p = 0.02), with a small reduction in mean functional lung dose (median 0.4 Gy, 0-0.7 Gy, p = 0.03). There were no significant differences in target volume coverage or organ-at-risk doses. Plan quality index was improved for functional plans (median increase 1.4, range 0-11.8, p = 0.02).
Conclusions: Statistically significant reductions in FV20, V-20 and mean functional lung dose are possible when IMRT planning is supplemented by functional information derived from SPECT or He-3-MRI. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved. Radiotherapy and Oncology 93 (2009) 32-36
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2009 Elsevier. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Radiotherapy and Oncology. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Intensity-modulated radiotherapy; Non-small cell lung cancer; SPECT; Hyperpolarized helium-3 MRI; Radiotherapy treatment planning |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > The Medical School (Sheffield) The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > The Medical School (Sheffield) > Division of Genomic Medicine (Sheffield) > Department of Oncology and Metabolism (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Miss Anthea Tucker |
Date Deposited: | 10 Nov 2009 11:51 |
Last Modified: | 08 Feb 2013 16:59 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radonc.2009.05.018 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.radonc.2009.05.018 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:10123 |