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May 1, 2026Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation OncologyOpen Access

Upright versus supine positioning for breast and lung radiotherapy: a pilot study on patient comfort, experience and lung function

S. Boisbouvier Anthony Criscuolo Tracy Underwood V. Grégoire

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This study aims to compare patient comfort and lung function between upright and supine positions during radiotherapy for breast and lung cancer.
Pilot study design focusing on breast and lung cancer patients.
Assessment of patient comfort and lung function in different positioning.
Qualitative and quantitative analyses of patient experiences.
Upright positioning improved patient comfort compared to supine positioning.
Lung function measurements were favorable in patients positioned upright.
Patient experiences indicated a preference for upright positioning during treatment.

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Pilot study demonstrates the impact of positioning on comfort and lung function in cancer patients, suggesting potential benefits.

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Boisbouvier et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0171473a9f334c28271a31 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tipsro.2026.100409

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