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Volumetric Modulated Radiation Therapy and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer: Literature Review

1Department of Physics, Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia, USA


Journal of Cancer Research and Treatment. 2013, Vol. 1 No. 2, 39-41
DOI: 10.12691/jcrt-1-2-4
Copyright © 2013 Science and Education Publishing

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Biniam Tesfamicael. Volumetric Modulated Radiation Therapy and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer: Literature Review. Journal of Cancer Research and Treatment. 2013; 1(2):39-41. doi: 10.12691/jcrt-1-2-4.

Correspondence to: Biniam  Tesfamicael, Department of Physics, Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia, USA. Email: biniam.yt@gmail.com

Abstract

Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and volumetric intensity-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) are two commonly used modalities to treat lung cancer. VMAT has established increasing interest in treating cancer due to shorter treatment delivery time and less number of monitor units (MUs). The main purpose of this article was to review the relevant current literature on planning studies for lung cancer, with focus on IMRT and VMAT. Additionally, the article aims to point out the different factors, which may influence on the dosimetric results among different planning studies.

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