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For a cystic lung tumor <5cm, are there any special SBRT planning considerations that you consider as compared to a solid lung tumor?

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Radiation Oncology · Yale School of Medicine

I don't typically change much about SBRT planning for cystic lung tumors, besides being particularly cognizant of any interfraction changes on the CBCT. In my experience, I haven't yet noticed major differences in outcomes for these tumors. I am not familiar with literature specifically asking this ...

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Radiation Oncology · City of Hope

Agree with @Dr. First Last. We would treat it with the same goal of achieving BED > 100, ideally > 130 when feasible. Though, it would be interesting to compare outcomes to solid tumors with similar size/volume. I would anticipate outcomes in these non-solid/cystic lesions to be as good if not bette...

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