Modern Radiotherapy in Current Oncology

Dear Colleagues,

External beam radiation therapy has been commonly used as a curative modality in recent decades, whereas it had been used mostly for palliative or adjuvant purposes in the past. In current clinical practice, radiation therapy plays a curative role in the treatment of various cancers, such as those of the brain, head and neck, lung, liver, prostate, anus, and uterus. The application of sterotactic radiation therapy for localized malignancies has begun to serve as a novel curative and non-invasive option of treatment. Modern radiotherapies, including intensity-modulated radiotherapy or particle therapy, have enabled treating diseases that were previously contraindicated for radiotherapy by significantly reducing treatment toxicities.

This Special Issue covers all subjects related to the application of external beam radiation therapy in modern clinical practice. Research on treatment efficacy and side effects of stereotactic body radiotherapy, intensity-modulated radiotherapy or particle therapy are welcomed. Meta-analyses related to the above topics will also be considered for publication. Studies on surgical treatment or chemotherapy applied with radiation therapy are also welcomed.

Prof. Chai Hong Rim
Prof. Jeongshim Lee
Prof. Won Sup Yoon
Guest Editors

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