Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Is Effective and Safe in Patients with Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with Low Performance Status and Severe Comorbidity

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Is Effective and Safe in Patients with Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer with Low Performance Status and Severe Comorbidity

Background: The purpose of this study was to assess stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) results and toxicity for stage I non-small cell lung cancer patients with low performance status and severe comorbidity. Patients and Methods: From September 2008 to April 2010, 36 patients with 38 lesions...

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Main Authors: Martin Turzer, Odd Terje Brustugun, Einar Waldeland, Åslaug Helland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2011-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Oncology
Subjects:
Early-stage non-small cell lung cancer
Stereotactic body radiation therapy
Low performance status
Severe comorbidity
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/324113

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