Publication Date
1-1-2022
Journal
Frontiers in Oncology
Abstract
PURPOSE: We investigated the feasibility of biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT), a technique that utilizes real-time positron emission imaging to minimize tumor motion uncertainties, to spare nearby organs at risk.
METHODS: Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), intensity-modulated proton (IMPT) therapy, and BgRT plans were created for a paratracheal node recurrence (case 1; 60 Gy in 10 fractions) and a primary peripheral left upper lobe adenocarcinoma (case 2; 50 Gy in four fractions).
RESULTS: For case 1, BgRT produced lower bronchus V40 values compared to VMAT and IMPT. For case 2, total lung V20 was lower in the BgRT case compared to VMAT and IMPT.
CONCLUSIONS: BgRT has the potential to reduce the radiation dose to proximal critical structures but requires further detailed investigation.
Keywords
radiation therapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic cancer, BgRT, PET guidance
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PMID: 36313653