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Treatment of Liver Metastases Using an Internal Target Volume Method for Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
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Do We Have a Winner? Advocating for SBRT in HCC Management
Amir H Safavi1, Laura A Dawson1,2, Aruz Mesci1,2
1Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Abstract:
•Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a safe and effective locoregional therapy for inoperable patients with HCC.•SBRT compares favorably with other local therapies in terms of local control, survival, morbidity, and cost-effectiveness.•SBRT should be considered and discussed in multidisciplinary management of appropriate HCC patients.•Advances in SBRT and novel combinations with systemic therapy may further widen the therapeutic index in HCC.
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