Stereotactic body radiation therapy for early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer
Authors: Lo, Simon S1; Fakiris, Achilles J; Papiez, Lech; Abdulrahman, Ramzi; McGarry, Ronald C; Henderson, Mark A; Forquer, Jeffrey A; Hoopes, David; Timmerman, Robert D
Source: Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy, Volume 8, Number 1, January 2008 , pp. 87-98(12)
Publisher: Expert Reviews
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Abstract:
Stereotactic body radiation therapy has emerged as a novel oncologic therapy and experience with the use of stereotactic body radiation therapy for the treatment of early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer has grown over the last 10 years. This article reviews the radiobiologic, physical/technical and clinical aspects of stereotactic body radiation therapy for early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer. The literature is also reviewed.Keywords: early stage; lung cancer; stereotactic body radiation therapy
Document Type: Research article
DOI: 10.1586/14737140.8.1.87
Affiliations: 1: Associate Professor of Radiation Medicine & Neurosurgery, Director of Neuro-Radiation Oncology & Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, & Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy, Residency Program Director, Ohio State University Medical Center, Department of Radiation Medicine, Arthur G James Cancer Hospital, 300 West 10th Avenue, Suite 088A, Columbus, OH 43210, USA., Email: simon.lo@osumc.edu
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