Lung Cancer
Findings from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Advance Knowledge in Lung Cancer
Published in Cancer Weekly, July 26th, 2011
2011 JUL 26 -- Scientists discuss in "Can Hyperpolarized Helium MRI add to radiation planning and follow-up in lung cancer" new findings in Lung Cancer. According to the authors of a study from Boston, Massachusetts, "Locally advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a common disease with a low overall survival even with aggressive treatments. Standard imaging (CT and PET/CT) provide no information about normal lung function."
"We therefore, sought to pilot HeMRI in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer before and after definitive radiotherapy (RT). Five patients with NSCLC receiving RT were enrolled on a prospective IRB approved study. Patients...
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