Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
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To contribute to the question whether the risk of radiation-related brachial plexopathy increases, remains constant or decreases with time after treatment. ⋯ The risk of brachial plexopathy after supraclavicular lymph node irradiation in breast cancer patients remains constant for a considerable portion of the patient's life.
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To assess the safety and efficacy of spot scanning proton beam radiation therapy (PRT) in the treatment of intracranial meningiomas. ⋯ Spot-scanning PRT is an effective treatment for patient with untreated, recurrent or incompletely resected intracranial meningiomas. It offers highly conformal irradiation for complex-shaped intracranial meningiomas, while delivering minimal non-target dose. Observed ophthalmologic toxicity is dose-related.