Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy

Simultaneous radiotherapy followed by adjuvant immunotherapy is the standard treatment modality of unresectable stage III NSCLC. Our preliminary study confirmed that the treatment of CTV-omitted IMRT regimen did not compromise the PFS or OS and significantly reduced the incidence of severe radiation pneumonia and radiation esophagitis. The purpose of this study was to observe the role of radiotherapy modalities that omit CTV in the context of immunotherapy for NSCLC.

The purpose of this trial is to compare the toxicities and efficacy of intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for breast cancer patients indicated for radiotherapy including preoperative radiotherapy, postoperative radiotherapy, or definitive radiotherapy. IMPT or IMRT will be administered to the whole breast, chest wall, and/or regional lymph nodes. A boost dose will be delivered in patients with high-risk area, at the discretion of the radiation oncologist. Eligible breast cancer patients will be followed for at least 5 years to assess acute and late radiation induced toxicities, loco-regional recurrence, overall survival, distant metastasis, and quality of life.