Effects of breath-hold reproducibility on proton and photon lung cancer stereotactic body radiotherapy

Key Points

• Breath-hold reproducibility significantly affects treatment outcomes in lung cancer patients undergoing stereotactic body radiotherapy.
• The study evaluates both proton and photon therapy methods, indicating differences in reproducibility and treatment effects.
• This analysis employed a systematic approach to measure discrepancies in breath-hold phases during treatment sessions.
• Findings highlight the need for improved patient preparation to enhance treatment precision, impacting long-term results.