V20, VS5, age, and PFS on baseline CT are independent and significant risk factors for occurrence of severe RP. Combining these factors may improve the predictability of severe RP.

GPT was feasible and showed high efficacy. Although the number of patients and the follow-up periods are insufficient, the clinical results seem very encouraging.

Terashima K, et al. Particle therapy using carbon ions or protons as a definitive therapy for patients with primary sacral chordoma. Br

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: Particle therapy is well tolerated and effective for T2a/bN0M0 NSCLC. To further improve treatment outcome, adjuvant chemotherapy seems a reasonable option, whenever possible.