Review Article
Research progress on real-time tumor monitoring and tracking technology in radiotherapy
Zhan Mengna, Guo Chang, Yin Li, Mou Zhongde, Zhai Zhenyu, He Xia
Published 2021-06-15
Cite as Chin J Radiat Oncol, 2021, 30(6): 643-647. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn113030-20210107-00011
Abstract
The motion of the tumor limits further improvement in the accuracy of radiotherapy. Real-time monitoring and tracking of tumor location is an emerging technology to improve the accuracy of tumor radiotherapy. According to the adopted methods, it can be broadly divided into non-radiation-based and radiation-based systems. The former system includes ultrasound guidance, nuclear magnetic resonance guidance, electromagnetic tracking, optical image guidance, artificial intelligence-based technologies, and the latter system consists of KV, MV-grade X-ray imaging system and CT-based guidance system. In this review, research progresses on real-time tumor monitoring and tracking technology in radiotherapy, respective advantages and disadvantages and current clinical application were summarized.
Key words:
Neoplasm/radiotherapy; Real-time tumor tracking; Monitoring
Contributor Information
Zhan Mengna
Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University &
Jiangsu Cancer Hospital &
Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing 210009, China
Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
Guo Chang
Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University &
Jiangsu Cancer Hospital &
Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing 210009, China
Yin Li
Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University &
Jiangsu Cancer Hospital &
Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing 210009, China
Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
Mou Zhongde
Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University &
Jiangsu Cancer Hospital &
Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing 210009, China
Zhai Zhenyu
Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University &
Jiangsu Cancer Hospital &
Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing 210009, China
He Xia
Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University &
Jiangsu Cancer Hospital &
Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing 210009, China
Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China