How to Exert Role of Radiotherapy in Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

Abstract

Radiotherapy plays an important role in the treatment of all stages of pancreatic cancer, and some therapeutic effects have been obtained. At present, it needs to be considered and practiced in many aspects that how to play the role of radiotherapy in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. It is related to the choice of dose mode, the accuracy of irradiation, the cooperation of other treatment methods and other factors. The emergence of precision radiotherapy technology and the subsequent change in the idea of radiotherapy will further improve the role of radiotherapy in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Based on the relevant literatures at home and abroad and our own experience, this paper reviews the role of precision radiotherapy for pancreatic cancer.

Keywords

• pancreatic cancer
• radiotherapy
• overview