Adoption of Hybrid MRI-Linac Systems for the Treatment of Brain Tumors: A Systematic Review of the Current Literature Regarding Clinical and Technical Features

CONCLUSIONS: The adoption of an MRI-only workflow is feasible and could offer several advantages for the treatment of brain tumors, including superior image quality for lesions and OARs and the possibility to adapt the treatment plan on the basis of daily MRI. The growing body of clinical data will clarify the potential benefit in terms of toxicity and response to treatment.PMID:37774771 | PMC:PMC10542234 | DOI:10.1177/15330338231199286

Source: Technology in Cancer Research and Treatment - September 29, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Andrea Emanuele Guerini Stefania Nici Stefano Maria Magrini Stefano Riga Cristian Toraci Ludovica Pegurri Giorgio Facheris Claudia Cozzaglio Davide Farina Roberto Liserre Roberto Gasparotti Marco Ravanelli Paolo Rondi Luigi Spiazzi Michela Buglione Source Type: research