Abstract
Accurate delineation of the primary tumor and of involved lymph nodes is a key requisite for successful curative radiotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In recent years, it has become clear that the incorporation of FDG PET-CT scan information into the related processes of patient selection and radiotherapy planning has lead to significant improvements for patients with NSCLC. The use of FDG PET-CT information in radiotherapy planning allows better target volume definition, reduces inter-observer variability and encourages selective irradiation of involved mediastinal lymph nodes. PET-CT also opens the door for innovative radiotherapy delivery and the development of new concepts. However, care must be taken to avoid a variety of technical pitfalls and specific education is necessary, for clinicians and physicists alike.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 141-145 |
Journal | Lung Cancer |
Volume | 75 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2012 |
Keywords
- PET
- Radiotherapy
- Lung cancer
- Planning
- Delineation