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World J Radiology. Mar 28, 2019; 11(3): 46-54
Published online Mar 28, 2019. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v11.i3.46
Published online Mar 28, 2019. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v11.i3.46
Progress in image-guided radiotherapy for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
Xiao-Cang Ren, Yue-E Liu, Jing Li, Qiang Lin, Department of Oncology, North China Petroleum Bureau General Hospital, Hebei Medical University, Renqiu 062552, Hebei Province, China
Author contributions: Ren XC wrote the manuscript; Liu YE and Li J contributed to the writing of the manuscript; Lin Q designed the editorial and wrote the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Qiang Lin, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Oncology, North China Petroleum Bureau General Hospital, Hebei Medical University, 8 Huizhan Avenue, Renqiu 062552, Hebei Province, China. zyy_lq@petrochina.com.cn
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Received: October 29, 2018
Peer-review started: October 29, 2018
First decision: November 29, 2018
Revised: January 27, 2019
Accepted: February 27, 2019
Article in press: March 28, 2019
Published online: March 28, 2019
Peer-review started: October 29, 2018
First decision: November 29, 2018
Revised: January 27, 2019
Accepted: February 27, 2019
Article in press: March 28, 2019
Published online: March 28, 2019
Core Tip
Core tip: Lung cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors. Radiotherapy plays an indispensable role in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. How to ensure delivery of an accurate dose to the tumor while minimizing the irradiation of normal tissues remains a huge challenge. In this brief review, we summarize the methods of radiotherapy technology, especially for the image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT). We believe that IGRT can help ensure accurate dosing of the target area and reduce radiation damage to the surrounding normal tissue.