Is it possible for knowledge-based planning to improve intensity modulated radiation therapy plan quality for planners with different planning experiences in left-sided breast cancer patients?

Journal: Radiation oncology (London, England)
Published Date: May 22, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Knowledge-based planning (KBP) is a promising technique that can improve plan quality and increase planning efficiency. However, no attempts have been made to extend the domain of KBP for planners with different planning experiences so far. The purpose of this study was to quantify the potential gains for planners with different planning experiences after implementing KBP in intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) plans for left-sided breast cancer patients.

Authors

  • Juanqi Wang
    Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.
  • Weigang Hu
    Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.
  • Zhaozhi Yang
    Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China. yzzhi2014@163.com.
  • Xiaohui Chen
    School of Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
  • Zhiqiang Wu
    Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.
  • Xiaoli Yu
    Hangzhou Institute of Innovative Medicine, Institute of Drug Discovery and Design, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, PR China.
  • Xiaomao Guo
    Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.
  • Saiquan Lu
    Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.
  • Kaixuan Li
    Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
  • Gongyi Yu
    Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.

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