Current technological state of radiation therapy for the treatment of lung cancer

Sina Mossahebi, Chaitanya Kalavagunta, Heeteak Chung

Abstract


The field of radiation therapy has come a long way since the discovery of the x-ray in 1895 by Wilhelm Rogentgen. In less than a year after its discovery, x-ray was used in medical applications. After over a century of usage and advancements, x-ray has become a staple of diagnostic and therapeutic medical applications. Likewise, radiation therapy has benefited from the advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic applications especially for the treatment of lung cancers. Due to the unique nature of the lung tumors (e.g., tumor movements), the treatment of lung cancer utilizes several technologies that facilitate treatment delivery in terms of treatment modality and imaging. This review provides a general overview of the radiation treatment machines and technologies used in the clinic for the treatment of lung cancer.

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lung cancer; radiation therapy; technology

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