Table 1.
Clinical goals for organ at risk
| Structure | Clinical goals (Gy RBE) protons (Gy) photons |
|---|---|
| Brainstem | D1% ≤60 |
| Chiasm | D1% ≤55 |
| Spinal cord | D1% ≤55 |
| Optic nerve | D1% ≤55 |
| Temporal lobs | D1% ≤72 |
| Cochlea | Dmean≤35 |
RBE: Relative biological effectiveness
Clinical goals for organ at risk
| Structure | Clinical goals (Gy RBE) protons (Gy) photons |
|---|---|
| Brainstem | D1% ≤60 |
| Chiasm | D1% ≤55 |
| Spinal cord | D1% ≤55 |
| Optic nerve | D1% ≤55 |
| Temporal lobs | D1% ≤72 |
| Cochlea | Dmean≤35 |
RBE: Relative biological effectiveness