Particle therapy for non-small cell lung tumors: where do we stand? A systematic review of the literature

This review article provides a systematic overview of the currently available evidence on the clinical effectiveness of particle therapy for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and summarizes findings of in silico comparative planning studies. Furthermore, technical issues and dosimetric unc...

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Published in:Frontiers in oncology 2014-01, Vol.4, p.292-292
Main Authors: Wink, Krista C J, Roelofs, Erik, Solberg, Timothy, Lin, Liyong, Simone, 2nd, Charles B, Jakobi, Annika, Richter, Christian, Lambin, Philippe, Troost, Esther G C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
IMRT
NSCLC
Oncology
PBS
proton
Radiotherapy
SBRT
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Summary:This review article provides a systematic overview of the currently available evidence on the clinical effectiveness of particle therapy for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and summarizes findings of in silico comparative planning studies. Furthermore, technical issues and dosimetric uncertainties with respect to thoracic particle therapy are discussed.
ISSN:2234-943X
2234-943X
DOI:10.3389/fonc.2014.00292