Stereotactic body radiotherapy for inoperable stage I non-small cell lung cancer.

ABSTRACT

Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) is one kind of emerging advanced radiotherapy that uses a high dose of radiation delivered to a precise target. The results of treatment by SBRT in inoperable stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are very impressive from both retrospective and prospective studies. The local control is up to 85% and the result suggests improved overall survival with little toxicity compared to the conventional fractionation technique. With its excellent result and safety record, SBRT should be considered as an optional treatment for inoperable stage I NSCLC.