Table 1.
Number of rats with tumors in the NIRV, and different RT planning volumes (LDV, BHDV, HDV), for each group (dose level and treatment modality).
| Treatment group | NIRV | LDV | BHDV | HDV | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AN | 13 | — | — | — | 13 |
| CBCT | 14 | — | — | — | 14 |
| VMAT 3 × 5 Gy | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| AP/PA 3 × 5 Gy | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14 |
| VMAT 3 × 8 Gy | 9 | — | — | 4 | 13 |
| AP/PA 3 × 8 Gy | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| Totals | 51 | 7 | 3 | 23 | 84 |
Abbreviations: NIRV, non-irradiated volume; LDV, low-dose volume; BHDV, bordering high-dose volume; HDV, high-dose volume; AN, anesthesia only controls; CBCT, cone-beam computed tomography only controls; VMAT, volumetric-modulated arc therapy; AP/PA, anterior-posterior/posterior-anterior irradiation; Gy, Gray.