Stereotactic body radiotherapy in lung cancer: an update
oleh: Carlos Eduardo Cintra Vita Abreu, Paula Pratti Rodrigues Ferreira, Fabio Ynoe de Moraes, Wellington Furtado Pimenta Neves Jr, Rafael Gadia, Heloisa de Andrade Carvalho
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisiologia 2015-08-01 |
Deskripsi
AbstractFor early-stage lung cancer, the treatment of choice is surgery. In patients who are not surgical candidates or are unwilling to undergo surgery, radiotherapy is the principal treatment option. Here, we review stereotactic body radiotherapy, a technique that has produced quite promising results in such patients and should be the treatment of choice, if available. We also present the major indications, technical aspects, results, and special situations related to the technique.