Selection for proton radiotherapy of grade 1-3 glioma patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For adult patients with grade 1-3 gliomas, identifying patients with an indication for proton therapy (PT) can be challenging due to sparse evidence supporting its benefits. In this study, we aimed to ensure national consensus and develop a decision support tool to aid clinicians in identifying patients with grade 1-3 gliomas eligible for PT.

Methods

Sixty-one historic patients referred for postoperative radiotherapy for glioma grade 1-3 were included in this study and had new photon therapy and PT plans calculated. These plans along with clinical parameters were presented to neurooncologists with experience in treating brain tumours. The patients were presented at three workshops (WSs), where each neurooncologist individually had to choose between photon and prot

SUBMITTER: Byskov CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11386033 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature