Emerging Role of MRI for Radiation Treatment Planning in Lung Cancer. (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cobben, David C. P.; de Boer, Hans C. J.; Tijssen, Rob H.; Rutten, Emma G. G. M.; van Vulpen, Marco; Peerlings, Jurgen; Troost, Esther G. C.; Hoffmann, Aswin L.; van Lier, Astrid L. H. M. W.
• Is Part Of: Technology in cancer research & treatment. Volume 15:Number 6(2016:Dec.)
• Page Start: NP47
• Page End: NP60
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: MRI -- lung cancer -- radiation treatment planning; Oncology -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Treatment -- Technological innovations -- Periodicals; 616.994
• DOI: 10.1177/1533034615615249
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1533-0346

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.