Anatomic change over the course of treatment for non-small cell lung cancer patients and its impact on intensity-modulated radiation therapy and passive-scattering proton therapy deliveries.

Mei ChenJinzhong YangZhongxing LiaoJiayi ChenCheng XuXiaodong HeXiaodong ZhangRonald X ZhuHeng Li

Published in: Radiation oncology (London, England) (2020)

The magnitude of target volume variation over time could be greater than the usual treatment margin. Mean target volume variation from the planning position can be used to identify lung cancer patients that may need ART.

Keyphrases

radiation therapy
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors