Positioning |
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For most breast cancer treatments supine is the standard position. For patients with larger breasts or patients that require a higher degree of lung sparing, prone can be considered if the equipment and expertise are available.
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Both arms up are considered more stable; one arm up may be considered for patients that cannot tolerate both arms up.
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When using supine positioning, both flat and elevated board positions are acceptable provided collision risks are managed and the patient is appropriately stabilised.
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Immobilisation |
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Setup |
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In the absence of surface guided imaging, the use of skin marking is required.
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The available options for skin marking should be discussed taking into account long-term patient experience and patient preference.
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Position verification |
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Daily 2D-2D or 3D online position verification should be used where feasible.
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2D online/offline position verification is appropriate with consideration of limitations.
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Image matching should consider bony anatomy as well as soft tissue displacement/deformation.
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SGRT should not replace standard image-guidance without local validation and particular caution to partial-breast/integrated-boost treatments.
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