MR-guided radiotherapy in rectal cancer: First clinical experience of an innovative technology. (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chiloiro, Giuditta; Boldrini, Luca; Meldolesi, Elisa; Re, Alessia; Cellini, Francesco; Cusumano, Davide; Corvari, Barbara; Mantini, Giovanna; Balducci, Mario; Valentini, Vincenzo; Gambacorta, Maria Antonietta
• Is Part Of: Clinical and translational radiation oncology. Volume 18(2019)
• Page Start: 80
• Page End: 86
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: Cancer -- Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Oncology -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Radiotherapy; Oncology; Radiation Oncology; Neoplasms -- radiotherapy; Translational Medical Research; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.9940642
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ctro.2019.04.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2405-6308

Abstract

Highlights: This study represents one of the first reports of online MRgRT. Integrated Low-field MR provides better anatomical visualization than CBCT or MVCT. Better visualization of the target can help to reduce the margins from CTV to PTV. MRgRT appears a feasible option in rectal cancer treatment offering potential benefits. MRgRT represents a promising technology for rectal cancer management.