Palliative chest irradiation in sitting position in patients with bulky advanced lung cancer

Some patients with bulky advanced lung cancer are not able to lie down because of dyspnea. We therefore designed a technique for irradiation in a sitting position by using a dedicated chair. The reproducibility of the sitting position was high and all ten patients preferred this position over lying...

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Published in:Radiotherapy and oncology 2006-06, Vol.79 (3), p.285-287
Main Authors: Duisters, Cindy, Beurskens, Hilde, Nijsten, Sebastiaan, Starmans, Maud, Wanders, Stofferinus, Verschueren, Tom, Lambin, Philippe, Minken, André, Ruysscher, Dirk De
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung - radiotherapy
Carcinoma, Small Cell - radiotherapy
Humans
Lung cancer
Lung Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Mediastinal Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Neoplasm Staging
Palliative
Palliative Care
Patient Satisfaction
Positioning
Posture
Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy, High-Energy - instrumentation
Radiotherapy, High-Energy - methods
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Summary:Some patients with bulky advanced lung cancer are not able to lie down because of dyspnea. We therefore designed a technique for irradiation in a sitting position by using a dedicated chair. The reproducibility of the sitting position was high and all ten patients preferred this position over lying down. In selected patients who are unable to lie down, palliative irradiation in a sitting position may be an option.
ISSN:0167-8140
1879-0887
DOI:10.1016/j.radonc.2006.05.003