Dose Constraints and Planning Considerations for Thoracic Radiation Therapy: Delphi Consensus from a National Survey of Experts

This study highlights the heterogeneity in metrics used by thoracic radiation oncologists and provides levels of consensus on ideal and acceptable dose constraints as guidance for treatment planning. Future directions include using these statements to develop prescription templates and acceptance criteria for treatment planning systems for widespread use as well as extending this Delphi approach to additional disease sites.