Proton versus photon craniospinal irradiation for adult medulloblastoma: A dosimetric, toxicity, and exploratory cost analysis.

William G BreenConnie S GenoMark R WaddleJing QianWilliam S HarmsenTerry C BurnsUgur T SenerMichael W RuffByran J NethJoon H UhmDavid M RoutmanElizabeth YanJon J KruseNadia N LaackPaul D BrownAnita Mahajan

Published in: Neuro-oncology advances (2024)

This study demonstrates dosimetric improvements with proton CSI, potentially leading to decreased acute toxicity including dysphagia and weight loss during treatment.

Keyphrases

weight loss
radiation therapy
oxidative stress
liver failure
monte carlo
bariatric surgery
metabolic syndrome
body mass index
aortic dissection
hepatitis b virus
electron transfer
acute respiratory distress syndrome
single molecule