2024
Dose-volume Predictors of Radiation Pneumonitis Following Thoracic Hypofractionated Radiotherapy
Sasse A, Oh P, Saeed N, Yang D, Hayman T, Knowlton C, Peters G, Campbell A, Laird J, Housri N, Park H. Dose-volume Predictors of Radiation Pneumonitis Following Thoracic Hypofractionated Radiotherapy. International Journal Of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics 2024, 118: e5. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.10.054.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHypofractionated radiation therapyRisk of gradeUltra-central tumoursRadiation pneumonitisLung V20Lung V5Central tumorsMultivariable logistic regression analysisSingle health care systemDose-volume predictorsDosimetric risk factorsGrade 5 toxicitySimilar local controlDose-fractionation regimensProbability of gradeProximal tracheobronchial treeLogistic regression analysisMATERIAL/METHODSHealth care systemPrimary endpointOverall survivalHypofractionated radiotherapyMultivariable analysisLung doseThoracic tumors
2023
Dose-Volume Predictors of Radiation Pneumonitis After Thoracic Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy
Sasse A, Oh P, Saeed N, Yang D, Hayman T, Knowlton C, Peters G, Campbell A, Laird J, Housri N, Park H. Dose-Volume Predictors of Radiation Pneumonitis After Thoracic Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy. Practical Radiation Oncology 2023, 14: e97-e104. PMID: 37984711, DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2023.11.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMean lung doseHypofractionated radiation therapyRisk of gradeRadiation pneumonitisLung V20Lung V5Dose-volume predictorsDosimetric risk factorsLogistic regression analysisGrade 5 casesSingle healthcare systemPrimary endpointDose regimensMultivariable analysisLung doseThoracic tumorsDosimetric variablesRisk factorsPneumonitisRadiation therapyCommon treatmentClinical practicePatientsSignificant associationPotential predictors
2021
Benefit of Deep Inspiratory Breath Hold for Right Breast Cancer When Regional Lymph Nodes Are Irradiated
Peters GW, Gao SJ, Knowlton C, Zhang A, Evans SB, Higgins S, Wilson LD, Saltmarsh N, Picone M, Moran MS. Benefit of Deep Inspiratory Breath Hold for Right Breast Cancer When Regional Lymph Nodes Are Irradiated. Practical Radiation Oncology 2021, 12: e7-e12. PMID: 34508890, DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2021.08.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRight-sided breast cancerRegional nodal irradiationLiver VBreast cancerLung VDIBH plansLiver parametersLung doseComprehensive regional nodal irradiationLeft-sided breast cancerRight breast cancerWilcoxon signed-rank testingRegional lymph nodesTotal liver volumeIpsilateral lung VLiver DHeart VNodal irradiationRBC patientsHeart doseLymph nodesInspiratory breathLiver volumeLarge cohortTreatment plan