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Fetal dose assessment in a pregnant patient with brain tumor: A comparative study of proton PBS and 3DCRT/VMAT radiation therapy techniques.

Robabeh RahimiMichael TaylorXing LiKuan Ling ChenGrayden MacLennanErin MurdochLienard ChangAshkan ParnianiPeng WangAshish ChawlaJiajin FanDaniel Kim
Published in: Journal of applied clinical medical physics (2024)
The patient was treated with proton therapy, and the baby was subsequently delivered at full term with no complications. This case study supports previous clinical findings and advocates for the expanded use of proton therapy in this patient population.
Keyphrases
  • radiation therapy
  • case report
  • pregnant women
  • preterm infants
  • risk factors
  • newly diagnosed
  • radiation induced