How would you approach treatment of an early-stage lung cancer adjacent to a prior lung cancer previously treated with SBRT?

Is another course of SBRT possible? If so, what are the important planning considerations?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

Regarding treatment of metachronous lesions in close physical proximity with repeat SBRT, I would employ some of the same concepts that I would be using if I were retreating a local failure after SBRT with repeat SBRT. In other words, I would consider location and the cumulative dose to the relevant...

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Radiation Oncologist at Cleveland Clinic
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