Abstract:This study was designed to evaluate the doses delivered to two main organs at risk (OAR): the heart and left lung. Materials and Methods: Field design is as follows: the upper border is situated above the upper limit of the breast; the medial border is in the midline, adapted to the individual patient's anatomy. The lateral (posterior) border is placed 1-2 cm beyond any palpable breast tissue. The inferior border is 1-2 cm below the inframammary fold. This field design allows the treatment of the whole breast,… Show more
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