Emerging Role of MRI for Radiation Treatment Planning in Lung Cancer
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2016-12-01
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Cobben, David C.P.
de Boer, Johannes C J
Tijssen, Rob H N
Rutten, Emma G.G.M.
van Vulpen, Marco
Peerlings, Jurgen
Troost, Esther G.C.
Hoffmann, Aswin L.
van Lier, Astrid L H M W
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Abstract
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides excellent soft-tissue contrast and allows for specific scanning sequences to optimize differentiation between various tissue types and properties. Moreover, it offers the potential for real-time motion imaging. This makes magnetic resonance imaging an ideal candidate imaging modality for radiation treatment planning in lung cancer. Although the number of clinical research protocols for the application of magnetic resonance imaging for lung cancer treatment is increasing (www.clinicaltrials.gov) and the magnetic resonance imaging sequences are becoming faster, there are still some technical challenges. This review describes the opportunities and challenges of magnetic resonance imaging for radiation treatment planning in lung cancer.
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lung cancer, MRI, radiation treatment planning, Oncology, Cancer Research, Journal Article, Review
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Cobben, D C P, de Boer, H C J, Tijssen, R H, Rutten, E G G M, van Vulpen, M, Peerlings, J, Troost, E G C, Hoffmann, A L & van Lier, A L H M W 2016, 'Emerging Role of MRI for Radiation Treatment Planning in Lung Cancer', Technology in cancer research & treatment, vol. 15, no. 6, pp. NP47-NP60. https://doi.org/10.1177/1533034615615249