Particle therapy for non-small cell lung tumors: where do we stand? A systematic review of the literature

Author(s):
Wink, K.C.J.; Roelofs, E.; Solberg, T.; Lin, L.; Simone, C.B.; Jakobi, A.; Richter, C.; Lambin, P.; Troost, E.G.C.
Published
2014
Publication type
Article / Letter to editor

Abstract

This review article provides a systematic overview of the currently available evidence on the clinical effectiveness of particle therapy for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and summarizes findings of in silico comparative planning studies. Furthermore, technical issues and dosimetric uncertainties with respect to thoracic particle therapy are discussed.

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Date issued
2014-01-01
Language
English
Publisher
FRONTIERS MEDIA SA
Is part of
Frontiers in Oncology
hdl
1887/3281740
doi
10.3389/fonc.2014.00292