Particle Therapy 2017

What scenarios with SBPT fit these criteria?

• Large Tumors located along the chest wall • Reirradiation setting (need to completely spare structures or minimize low dose region to lung) • Centrally or superiorly located lesions near bronchus, brachial plexus, or esophagus

Conclusion: Carefully define selection criteria for proton therapy in early stage, peripheral NSCLC if your goal is to provide a clinically meaningful benefit

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