Stereotactic body radiation therapy for early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer

Expert Rev Anticancer Ther. 2008 Jan;8(1):87-98. doi: 10.1586/14737140.8.1.87.

Abstract

Stereotactic body radiation therapy has emerged as a novel oncologic therapy and experience with the use of stereotactic body radiation therapy for the treatment of early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer has grown over the last 10 years. This article reviews the radiobiologic, physical/technical and clinical aspects of stereotactic body radiation therapy for early-stage non-small-cell lung cancer. The literature is also reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Stereotaxic Techniques*