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The role of imaging in the clinical practice of radiation oncology for pancreatic cancer. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2018 Feb;43(2):393-403

Date

11/08/2017

Pubmed ID

29110053

Pubmed Central ID

PMC5832555

DOI

10.1007/s00261-017-1373-3

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85033451392 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   7 Citations

Abstract

Advances in technology have enabled the delivery of high doses of radiation therapy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) with low rates of toxicity. Although the role of radiation for pancreatic cancer continues to evolve, encouraging results with newer techniques indicate that radiation may benefit selected patient populations. Imaging has been central to the modern successes of radiation therapy for PDAC. Here, we review the role of diagnostic imaging, imaging-based planning, and image guidance in radiation oncology practice for PDAC.

Author List

Koay EJ, Hall W, Park PC, Erickson B, Herman JM

Authors

Beth A. Erickson MD Professor in the Radiation Oncology department at Medical College of Wisconsin
William Adrian Hall MD Chair, Professor in the Radiation Oncology department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adenocarcinoma
Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal
Humans
Neoplasm Staging
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Radiation Oncology
Radiosurgery
Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted