Stereotactic body radiotherapy in lung cancer: an update

Abstract

AbstractFor early-stage lung cancer, the treatment of choice is surgery. In patients who are not surgical candidates or are unwilling to undergo surgery, radiotherapy is the principal treatment option. Here, we review stereotactic body radiotherapy, a technique that has produced quite promising results in such patients and should be the treatment of choice, if available. We also present the major indications, technical aspects, results, and special situations related to the technique.

Keywords

• Radioterapia (especialidade)
• Neoplasias pulmonares/radioterapia
• Neoplasias pulmonares/cirurgia
• Testes de função respiratória