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Practical Implementation of Deep Inspiration Breath Hold Techniques for Breast Radiation Therapy


R Howell
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D Comsa

S Hadley

X Tang
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K Gifford

R Howell







R Howell1*, D Comsa2*, S Hadley3*, X Tang4*, K Gifford5*, (1) UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, (2) Stronach Regional Cancer Centre, Newmarket, ON, (3) The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, (4) Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, West Harrison, NY, (5) UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Presentations

10:15 AM : Dosimetric Benefits of DIBH - R Howell, Presenting Author
10:25 AM : Active Breathing Control - D Comsa, Presenting Author
10:45 AM : Spirometric Motion Management System - S Hadley, Presenting Author
11:05 AM : 3D Surface Image-guided - X Tang, Presenting Author
11:25 AM : Self-held Breath Control with Respiratory Monitoring and Feedback Guidance - K Gifford, Presenting Author
11:45 AM : Q&A - R Howell, Presenting Author

WE-DE-209-0 (Wednesday, August 3, 2016) 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM Room: 209


Breast radiation therapy is associated with some risk of lung toxicity as well as cardiac toxicity for left-sided cases. Radiation doses to the lung and heart can be reduced by using the deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) technique, in which the patient is simulated and treated during the deep inspiration phase of the breathing cycle. During DIBH, the heart is usually displaced posteriorly, inferiorly, and to the right, effectively expanding the distance between the heart and the breast/chest wall. As a result, the distance between the medial treatment field border and heart/lung is increased. Also, in a majority of DIBH patients, the air drawn into the thoracic cavity increases the total lung volume.

The DIBH was discussed by an AAPM Task Group 10 years ago in the AAPM TG 76 report. However, DIBH is still not the standard of care in many clinics, which may be partially due to challenges associated with its implementation. Therefore, this seccion will focus primarily on how to clinically implement four different DIBH techniques: (1) Active Breathing Control, (2) Spirometric Motion Management, (3) 3D Surface Image-Guided, and (4) Self-held Breath Control with Respiratory Monitoring and Feedback Guidance.

Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the physical displacement of the heart and the change in lung volume during DIBH and discuss dosimetric consequences of those changes.
2.Provide an overview of the technical aspects.
3.Describe work flow for patient simulation and treatment.
4.Give an overview of commissioning and routine.
5.Provide practical tips for clinical implementation.


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