Tumor motion control in the treatment of non small cell lung cancer.
Tumor motion due to respiration during radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer is a significant problem. This article reports on two techniques used to control tumor motion: respiratory gating and the deep inspiration breath hold technique. This technique was implemented in 40 patients without significant difficulties and there are encouraging clinical outcomes.
Rosenzweig
Kenneth E
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Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York 10021, USA. rosenzwk@mskcc.org
Yorke
Ellen
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Amols
Howard
H
Mageras
Gikas S
GS
Giraud
Phillippe
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Katz
Matthew S
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Leibel
Steven A
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D002289:Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D019583:Dose Fractionation, Radiation; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D009068:Movement; D011786:Quality Control; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012119:Respiration; D013147:Spirometry; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed