Tumor Tracking in Lung Cancer Treatment
Lung tumors are among the most challenging to treat due to constant movement caused by breathing. Tumor tracking systems have significantly improved treatment outcomes in lung cancer by addressing this motion directly.
During respiration, lung tumors can move several centimeters. Tumor tracking systems monitor this motion and adjust radiation delivery to match tumor position throughout the breathing cycle.
This precision allows clinicians to administer higher radiation doses to tumors while protecting nearby organs such as the heart and spinal cord. Reduced exposure to healthy tissue lowers the risk of complications and improves patient comfort.
Tumor tracking also supports non-invasive treatment options for patients who are not candidates for surgery. By enhancing accuracy, these systems make advanced radiation therapy a viable alternative.
In lung cancer care, tumor tracking systems have become an essential tool for delivering effective and patient-friendly treatment.