Potential Benefits of Radiotherapy in Prone Position for Breast Cancer Patients: a Planning Study

A Comparison of Three Radiotherapy Techniques for Breast Cancer: a Planning Study

This study has the purpose to investigate the benefit of treating breast cancer patients in prone position. This treatment is compared to the standard technique in our center (supine position with or without respiratory gating). The investigators want to compare the doses on the organs at risk (heart and lungs) in the different techniques.

Inclusion Criteria:

• indication for radiotherapy of the breast and /or lymph nodes

Exclusion Criteria:

• none ( planning study)