Medical articles of Stereotactic radiotherapy

18/04/2025
Written by Top Doctors
Understanding stereotactic radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is one of the methods employed to treat cancer and tumours, but there are possible side effects. In this article, a consultant clinical oncologist explains the advantages of an alternative technique, called stereotactic radiotherapy, and the mechanics behind it.
27/09/2024
Dr Crispin Hiley
Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Stereotactic radiotherapy in the management of early-stage lung cancer
Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR), also known as stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), is an advanced form of radiation therapy that delivers highly focused beams of radiation to a specific target within the body. Leading consultant clinical oncologist Dr Crispin Hiley tells us all about how it’s used in the management of early-stage lung cancer.
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