New radiotherapy technologies Journal Article

  


Authors: Rosenzweig, K. E.; Amols, H.; Ling, C. C.
Article Title: New radiotherapy technologies
Abstract: Conventional radiation therapy has had limited success in curing inoperable lung cancer due to poor local control. There is evidence to suggest that higher doses of radiation will improve local control. In order to safely deliver higher doses of thoracic radiation, advanced treatment techniques are required. Different biologic indices have been utilized to determine whether dose escalation can be safely accomplished, and the results have been reported from many institutions. Tumor motion control aids in treatment since it allows radiation oncologists to more accurately target tumors and therefore to spare more normal tissue from the radiation field. The imaging information from 18-FDG-PET scans also improves target delineation. Advanced treatment delivery techniques, such as three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery are also being used to safely escalate the radiation dose. This article explores the current literature on these issues and other advanced radiation therapy techniques. © 2003 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Keywords: review; intensity modulated radiation therapy; advanced cancer; cancer radiotherapy; radiation dose; positron emission tomography; antineoplastic agent; radiopharmaceuticals; blood toxicity; esophagitis; lung neoplasms; radiotherapy; lung cancer; dose-response relationship, radiation; dosimetry; radiosurgery; fluorodeoxyglucose f 18; fluorodeoxyglucose f18; intermethod comparison; radiation therapy; thorax radiography; safety; maximum tolerated dose; cancer control; computer assisted radiotherapy; radiation field; dose calculation; technology; tomography, emission-computed; stereotaxic surgery; nsclc; three dimensional conformal radiation therapy; radiation physics; humans; human; priority journal; body movement
Journal Title: Seminars in Surgical Oncology
Volume: 21
Issue: 3
ISSN: 8756-0437
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons  
Date Published: 2003-09-01
Start Page: 190
End Page: 195
Language: English
DOI: 10.1002/ssu.10037
PUBMED: 14508852
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Export Date: 25 September 2014 -- Source: Scopus
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  2. Howard I Amols
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