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[Innovation in radiotherapy: A glance at 2018]
Nicolas Vial1, Alexis Vallard1, Omar Jmour1
1Institut de cancérologie Lucien Neuwirth, département de radiothérapie, 108 bis, avenue Albert-Raimond, BP60008, 42271 Saint-Priest-en-Jarez cedex, France.
Bulletin Du Cancer
|January 9, 2019
Summary
Recent radiotherapy innovations focus on hypofractionation for prostate cancer and stereotactic body radiotherapy for oligometastatic patients. These advances aim to improve treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology and Radiation Therapy
- Medical Physics
Background:
- Radiotherapy has evolved significantly over the past century due to scientific, technological, and biological advancements.
- Key innovations include conformal radiotherapy, intensity modulation, CBCT, SBRT, and MRI-guided systems, alongside biological insights like the "oxygen effect" and immunotherapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the latest advances and news in radiotherapy from 2018.
- To highlight key developments in technical, biological, clinical, and social aspects of radiotherapy.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature and clinical findings from 2018.
- Focus on technical innovations and cancer biology insights.
Main Results:
- Significant progress in hypofractionation for prostate cancer.
- Increased application of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) in oligometastatic patients.
- Exploration of de-intensification strategies for HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer and combined treatments for prostate bed salvage radiotherapy.
Conclusions:
- 2018 saw important developments in radiotherapy, particularly in hypofractionation, SBRT, and personalized treatment approaches.
- These advances offer potential for improved therapeutic indices and patient outcomes.
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