MR-linac based radiation therapy in gastrointestinal cancers: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Magnetic resonance guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) is an emerging technological innovation with more and more institutions gaining clinical experience in this new field of radiation oncology. The ability to better visualize both tumors and healthy tissues due to excellent soft tissue contrast combined with new possibilities regarding motion management and the capability of online adaptive radiotherapy might increase tumor control rates while potentially reducing the risk of radiation-induced toxicities. As conventional computed tomography (CT)-based image guidance methods are insufficient for adaptive workflows in abdominal tumors, MRgRT appears to be an optimal method for this tumor site. The aim of this narrative review is to outline the opportunities and cha

SUBMITTER: Ristau J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11399841 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature