Abstract:Background: SBRT is an effective treatment for ES-NSCLC. Five fraction approaches have been advocated to limit treatment induced toxicity. In this report, we evaluate 3-year patterns of failure for an institutional 5 fraction protocol. Method: Medically inoperable patients were treated with frameless robotic SBRT. PET/CT was completed for staging and at 6 month follow up intervals. A tumor was considered central if it was located within 2 cm of the proximal bronchial tree (PBT). Result: From December 2010 to D… Show more
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