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ArticleAdvanced biomedical research2025

Modeling Normal Tissue Complication Probability of Radiation-Induced Alopecia Following Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy in Glioblastoma Patients.

Korosh Saber, Mahnaz Roayaei, Ahmad Shanei

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Korosh SaberDepartment of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Mahnaz RoayaeiDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran.
Ahmad ShaneiDepartment of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

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Background: Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is an aggressive primary brain tumor requiring radiotherapy (RT), which often leads to radiation-induced alopecia (RIA), a distressing toxicity impacting quality of life. This study establishes the first normal tissue complication probability (NTCP) framework for RIA in GBM patients, comparing the Lyman-Kutcher-Burman (LKB) model and multivariate logistic regression. Materials and Methods: A prospective cohort of 41 GBM patients undergoing intensity-modulated RT (IMRT) was analyzed. Scalp contours were generated for dosimetric evaluation, and NTCP was modeled using the LKB framework (parameters: TD Results: Grade 2 RIA incidence was 46.3% at 3 months and 31.7% at 6 months. Dosimetric parameters D Conclusion: Multivariate logistic regression, integrating dosimetric and clinical factors, offers enhanced predictive accuracy for RIA compared to the LKB model. These findings emphasize the importance of optimizing IMRT plans to limit scalp dose and considering chemotherapy in risk stratification. Implementation of these models may improve patient-centered care by balancing tumor control and toxicity reduction.

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Alopeciabrain neoplasmslogistic regressionNTCPradiotherapy

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