Title |
Evaluation of permanent alopecia in pediatric medulloblastoma patients treated with proton radiation
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Published in |
Radiation Oncology, November 2014
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DOI | 10.1186/s13014-014-0220-8 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Chul Hee Min, Harald Paganetti, Brian A Winey, Judith Adams, Shannon M MacDonald, Nancy J Tarbell, Torunn I Yock |
Abstract |
BackgroundTo precisely calculate skin dose and thus to evaluate the relationship between the skin dose and permanent alopecia for pediatric medulloblastoma patients treated with proton beams.MethodsThe dosimetry and alopecia outcomes of 12 children with medulloblastoma (ages 4-15 years) comprise the study cohort. Permanent alopecia was assessed and graded after completion of the entire therapy. Skin threshold doses of permanent alopecia were calculated based on the skin dose from the craniospinal irradiation (CSI) plan using the concept of generalized equivalent uniform dose (gEUD) and accounting for chemotherapy intensity. Monte Carlo simulations were employed to accurately assess uncertainties due to beam range prediction and secondary particles.ResultsIncreasing the dose of the CSI field or the dose given by the boost field to the posterior fossa increased total skin dose delivered in that region. It was found that permanent alopecia could be correlated with CSI dose with a threshold of about 21 Gy (relative biological effectiveness, RBE) with high dose chemotherapy and 30 Gy(RBE) with conventional chemotherapy.ConclusionsOur results based on 12 patients provide a relationship between the skin dose and permanent alopecia for pediatric medulloblastoma patients treated with protons. The alopecia risk as assessed with gEUD could be predicted based on the treatment plan information. |
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