Inverse planned stereotactic intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in the palliative treatment of malignant mesothelioma of the pleura: the Heidelberg experience

Lung Cancer. 2005 Jul:49 Suppl 1:S83-6. doi: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2005.03.031.

Abstract

Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a new promising treatment technique, which allows a more conformal application of the dose to the tumor volume, as compared to conventional radio-oncological approaches, while protecting the surrounding normal tissue more accurately. This manuscript presents the final results of IMRT in the treatment of unresectable pleural mesothelioma in Heidelberg.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mesothelioma / radiotherapy*
  • Mesothelioma / therapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Palliative Care*
  • Pleural Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Pleural Neoplasms / therapy
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Radiotherapy, Conformal / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents