Abstract

The goal of radiation therapy is to reduce or eliminate tumor burden while sparing normal tissues from long-term injury. Thoracic radiation presents a unique challenge because of the inherent sensitivity of normal lung tissue to radiation. Damage to normal lung tissue presents a major obstacle in the treatment of individuals. To overcome this problem, a number of strategies are being used, including the modulation of dose volume, the use of image-guided radiotherapy, and the use of agents designed...