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ArticleJournal of thoracic disease2025

Real-time magnetic resonance imaging guided accelerator in stereotactic body radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer.

Qiang Qiao, Wanqi Zhu, Changna Tian, Xihua Shi, Peng Xie, Zhenjiang Li, Hanxi Zhao, Xiaolin Li, Ligang Xing

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Qiang Qiao *School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China.
Wanqi Zhu *Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China.
Changna TianDepartment of Oncology, Jinxiang County People's Hospital, Jining, China.
Xihua ShiDepartment of Radiation Oncology Physics and Technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China.
Peng XieDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China.
Zhenjiang LiDepartment of Radiation Oncology Physics and Technology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China.
Hanxi ZhaoDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China.
Xiaolin LiDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China.
Ligang XingDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China.

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Abstract

Background: Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is crucial for lung tumor treatment, but facing challenges like intra-fractional anatomical changes and organ risks. Magnetic resonance-guided online adaptive SBRT (MRg-SBRT) is an innovative technique promising safer delivery of ablative doses and protect organ at risk (OAR). This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of the whole process of MRg-SBRT for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Methods: Physical parameters of radiotherapy for 23 cases of NSCLC who underwent MRg-SBRT were retrospectively analyzed. This included patients' treatment course, planned target volume (PTV), target area coverage, and OAR recipient volume. The focus was on inter- and intra-fraction MR real-time monitoring to correct off-target. Local control and adverse event outcomes of patients' SBRT treatment were also retrospectively analyzed. Results: All 23 patients completed treatment on time without any treatment interruptions or pauses due to the MR. Tumor movement was predominantly in the superior-inferior (SI) directions through Elekta Unity real-time online monitoring. The baseline plan was altered in four patients, and an adaptive plan was used to correct inter- and intra-fraction off-targeting in a timely manner. The prescribed dose coverage for PTV was 95.3%, with a median bilateral lung volume 20 (V20) GY of 6.3%, and a maximal dose to the spinal cord of 117.3 cGy. The response results showed that the disease control rate (DCR) was 100% with an objective response rate (ORR) of 82.6%. Follow-up results showed an acute grade one to two pneumonia incidence of 82.6% and grade three pneumonias in one patient. Conclusions: MRg-SBRT can guide treatment plans for the clinical needs of SBRT for lung cancer patients, especially for old patients, proving the feasibility of SBRT for lung lesions with MRg-SBRT, and online real-time monitoring reduces intra- and inter-fraction off-targeting, and guarantees the treatment efficiency of patients without significantly increasing the incidence of serious adverse events.

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Magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy (MR-guided radiotherapy)non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)

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PMCPMC12340310

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