Histology of non-small cell lung cancer predicts the response to stereotactic body radiotherapy.

CONCLUSION: In the current study, histologic subtypes of NSCLC predicted local control probabilities following SBRT. Prospective, multi-center studies are needed to evaluate the prognostic impact of histology and consecutively the need for SBRT dose adaptation.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - September 14, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Hörner-Rieber J, Bernhardt D, Dern J, König L, Adeberg S, Paul A, Heussel CP, Kappes J, Hoffmann H, Herth FJP, Debus J, Warth A, Rieken S Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research