Overview: Breast Module

This module describes tangent field treatment planning for breast cancer. How to do a simple wedge plan and how to evaluate the isodose lines are discussed. In addition, treatment planning for breast cancer is illustrated graphically using “real world” patient cases.

At the end of this module, there is a 10 item multiple-choice quiz to gauge your understanding and mastery of treatment planning for breast cancer.

Module Key Words

• Tangent
• Ipsilateral
• Contralateral