Journal of International Oncology ›› 2014, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (12): 912-914.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-422X.2014.12.011

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Application of image-guided adaptive radiation therapy in lung cancer

  

  1. Department of Radiation Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
  • Online:2014-12-24 Published:2015-02-02
  • Contact: Wang Fan, Email: wangfan1965@126.com

Abstract: Corresponding author: Adaptive radiotherapy (ART) is the product of excellence technology.  It reschedules, registers according to tumor′s size, shape and alteration of relative position with the surrounding tissue during the treatment. Thereby it raises the accuracy of  the conformal radiotherapy. The technology is gradually being chosen by more and more patients. The technology can increase the rate of local control significantly, while reducing the occurrence of radiationrelated adverse reactions.

Key words: Lung neoplasms, Therapeutic uses, Adaptive radiotherapy