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Target Volume Delineation and Field Setup

Part of the book series: Practical Guides in Radiation Oncology ((PGRO))

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Abstract

Modern radiotherapy for NSCLC and SCLC involves the synthesis of decades of research and experience that have determined the optimal methods for treatment delivery, planning, and reproducibility. Depending on a lung tumor’s histology, the recommended radiation doses and fractionation can vary drastically. In addition, tumor location relative to normal structures and organs-at-risk (OARs), tumor staging, and nodal involvement will influence the radiation delivery method and recommended target volumes. In this chapter, we will discuss our approach to treating lung cancer. We will discuss practical considerations and recommended treatment dosing. Finally, we will provide examples of lung tumors treated with radiotherapy, including diagnostic imaging, OAR contours, target volume contours, and treatment plans.

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  1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA

    N. Ari Wijetunga & Daniel R. Gomez

  2. Department of Radiation Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA

    Zhongxing Liao

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  1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA

    Nancy Y. Lee

  2. Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center, Shanghai, China

    Jiade J. Lu

  3. Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA

    Yao Yu

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Wijetunga, N.A., Liao, Z., Gomez, D.R. (2022). Lung Cancer. In: Lee, N.Y., Lu, J.J., Yu, Y. (eds) Target Volume Delineation and Field Setup. Practical Guides in Radiation Oncology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-99590-4_13

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