Table 1Summary of the protocol (PICO table)

PopulationAdults (18 or over) with invasive breast cancer (M0) and/or DCIS receiving whole breast radiotherapy
InterventionHeart sparing techniques:
  • Deep inspiration breath-hold
  • Prone radiotherapy
  • Shielding
  • Proton beam radiotherapy
Comparison
  • Heart sparing techniques
  • No heart sparing technique
OutcomeCritical
  • Mean heart dose
  • Target coverage
Important
  • Local recurrence rate
  • Treatment-related morbidity
  • Treatment-related mortality

DCIS: Ductal carcinoma in-situ; M0 no distant metastases

From: Evidence reviews for breast radiotherapy

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Evidence reviews for breast radiotherapy: Early and locally advanced breast cancer: diagnosis and management: Evidence review H.
NICE Guideline, No. 101.
National Guideline Alliance (UK).
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