Is selective nodal irradiation in non-small cell lung cancer still safe when using IMRT? Results of a prospective cohort study.

DISCUSSION: Selective nodal irradiation using IMRT in stage III NSCLC patients results in a low in-field incidence of INF (2.2%), similar to 3D-CRT, and may thus be considered safe.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Martinussen HM, Reymen B, Wanders R, Troost EG, Dingemans AC, Öllers M, Houben R, De Ruysscher D, Lambin P, van Baardwijk A Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research