Evaluating Radiation Treatment Modalities for Breast Cancer: A Comparative Dosimetric Analysis of VMAT and 3DCRT under Free-Breathing Conditions"

Abstract

This research aims to assess how well Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), a modern type of external radiation therapy, works in targeting breast cancer while protecting nearby organs from radiation, compared to the traditional Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy (3DCRT). The study involves breast cancer patients who are treated while breathing normally. A total of 34 patients, all given a standard dose of 40.05 Gy, participated in the study. Half of these patients received treatment planning with 3DCRT, while the other half received VMAT planning.