Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Update in Veterinary Radiation Oncology: Focus on Stereotactic Radiation Therapy.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2019
- Authors:
- Nolan, Michael W & Gieger, Tracy L
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
Plain-English summary
Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) is a specialized treatment that delivers strong doses of radiation very precisely to specific tumors in pets. This method is particularly useful for tumors in areas like the nose, brain, and bones, but it can also be used for other types of solid tumors in places like the spine, mouth, lungs, and liver. Pet owners appreciate SRT because it usually has a convenient schedule and causes less immediate side effects compared to other radiation treatments. As more veterinary clinics start to offer SRT, new research is helping to refine how and when it should be used for the best results. Overall, SRT is becoming a more accessible option for treating various tumors in pets.
Abstract
Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) involves the precise delivery of highly conformal, dose-intense radiation to well-demarcated tumors. Special equipment and expertise are needed, and a unique biological mechanism distinguishes SRT from other forms of external beam radiotherapy. Families find the convenient schedules and minimal acute toxicity of SRT appealing. Common indications in veterinary oncology include nasal, brain, and bone tumors. Many other solid tumors can also be treated, including spinal, oral, lung, heart-base, liver, adrenal, and prostatic malignancies. Accessibility of SRT is improving, and new data are constantly emerging to define parameters for appropriate case selection, radiation dose prescription, and long-term follow-up."
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