Effectiveness and Safety of Carbon Ion Radiotherapy in Solid Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Ji Eun Yun Sujin Kim Keun Young Park Worlsook Lee

Published in: Yonsei medical journal (2024)

CIRT was associated with improved toxicity, local tumor control, OS, and PFS compared to conventional treatments. Therefore, CIRT was found to be a safe and effective option for achieving local control in patients with solid tumors.

Keyphrases

early stage
radiation therapy
locally advanced
radiation induced
squamous cell carcinoma