Abstract
Fifty-one patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma treated with helical intensity-modulated radiation therapy in presence of intact lungs were analyzed. A positron emission tomography positive volume ≥ 473 cc was found predictive of early death. A positron emission tomography positive volume < 205 cc was associated with longer survival in stage III to IV patients treated with simultaneous integrated boost, and also with higher late pulmonary ≥ grade 2 toxicity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | e29-e38 |
Journal | Clinical Lung Cancer |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2019 |
Keywords
- Hypofractionation
- Mesothelioma
- PET/CT
- Progressive disease
- Radiotherapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cancer Research