ESTRO PT 2018

German Society of Radiation Oncology, Germany - position

• PT is not considered being experimental • PT is considered to be a proven radiation technique • PT can be performed according to photon standards • It would not need special approval if dose/volume concepts are alike photon concepts (Radiation Safety Board) • It may help to spare normal tissue However • Regarding costs effectivness, it need to be analysed -> will physical advantages refer to clinical superioriority