Comparative proton and photon treatment plans in children treated for neuroblastoma.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumour in children. Radiotherapy is commonly part of the multimodal treatment for high-risk patients. The aim of this study is to analyse doses to organs at risk (OAR) in comparative proton and photon treatment plans for children treated for neuroblastoma and report side effects. Patient/material and methods: All children in Sweden treated with curative intent radiotherapy for abdominal neuroblastoma in 2017-2024 with comparative proton and photon treatment plans were retrospectively identified through a national registry (RADTOX), where data on side effects were collected. Doses to OAR were compared in each patient's proton and photon treatment plans.

Results

A total of 30 children with a median age

SUBMITTER: Embring A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12305685 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature