Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Current State and Future Opportunities.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Hepatocellular carcinoma is a rising cause of morbidity and mortality in the USA and around the world. Surgical resection and liver transplantation are the preferred management strategies; however, less than 30% of patients are eligible for surgery. Stereotactic body radiation therapy is a promising local treatment option for non-surgical candidates. Local control rates between 95 and 100% have been reported at 1-2 years post-treatment, and classical radiation-induced liver disease described with conventional radiation is an unlikely complication from stereotactic radiotherapy. Enrollment in randomized trials will be essential in establishing the role of stereotactic radiation in treatment paradigms for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Soni, PD; Palta, M
Published Date
- April 2019
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 64 / 4
Start / End Page
- 1008 - 1015
PubMed ID
- 30868409
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1573-2568
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1007/s10620-019-05539-0
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States