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  • Neuro-oncology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Medical Imaging

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  • Primitive brain tumors, primarily glial tumors, have a poor prognosis due to heterogeneity and radioresistance.
  • Dose escalation in radioresistant areas is a key strategy for improving local control and survival.
  • Biological and metabolic imaging are essential for defining tumor target volumes in radiation therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advances in biological and metabolic imaging for brain tumors.
  • To explore the potential of dose painting RT (DPRT) and adaptive RT (ART) for optimizing radiation dose in radioresistant areas.
  • To outline perspectives for integrating advanced imaging into brain tumor treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on biological imaging modalities such as PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) spectroscopy.
  • Focus on imaging markers for hypoxia, metabolism, proliferation, inflammation, and cellular membrane synthesis.
  • Integration of diagnostic and prognostic imaging information.

Main Results:

  • PET and MRI are valuable for identifying radioresistant areas within brain tumors.
  • Technological advancements in PET and MRI are progressing.
  • Interdisciplinary cooperation is vital for clinical implementation.

Conclusions:

  • Adaptive RT (ART) shows promise for optimizing treatment volumes.
  • Further improvements in technology and an interdisciplinary approach are needed for ART and DPRT.
  • Biological imaging integration is key for advancing brain tumor radiation therapy.