The importance of Image Guided Radiotherapy in small cell lung cancer: Case Report and review of literature

ConclusionsThe complete radiological response was possible due to systematic monitoring of the tumor during CRT. We recommend frequent on-site image verification. Daily CBCT should be considered with pretreatment tumor obstruction, pleural effusion, atelectasis, large volumes or radiosensitive histology that might resolve early and rapidly and could lead to a miss of the tumor or increased toxicity. Further research should be made in replanning effect in coverage of microscopic disease since it increases uncertainty in this scenario.
Source: Reports of Practical Oncology and Radiotherapy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research