For a cystic lung tumor <5cm, are there any special SBRT planning considerations that you consider as compared to a solid lung tumor?
Is local control with SBRT poorer in cystic lung tumors?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
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 ...
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Agree with @Henry S. Park. 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 ...