Jaclyn A. Gellings , Chandler S. Cortina , Julie Kijak , Julie Bradley , Mohammed Aldakkak , Carmen Bergom , Amanda L. Kong
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Abstract
Factors associated with selection of proton therapy (PT) or intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) versus 3-dimensional conformal radiation in breast cancer were evaluated. As PT usage increases, data on local control, survival, long-term sequelae, and patient-reported outcomes of PT vs photon therapy are important to guide optimal application of radiation techniques.