Role of Radiotherapy in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinomas: An Evolutionary Journey in a Misunderstood Histological Type

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has traditionally been considered one of the most radioresistant tumors based on in vitro and clinical studies that utilized a low biologically effective dose. However, recent studies have suggested that administering a higher radiation dose to RCC can lead to satisfactory...

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Main Authors: Chan Woo Wee, Jaeho Cho
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Language:English
Published: Korean Urological Oncology Society 2023-11-01
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Online Access:http://www.e-juo.org/upload/pdf/juo-21-3-217.pdf
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description Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has traditionally been considered one of the most radioresistant tumors based on in vitro and clinical studies that utilized a low biologically effective dose. However, recent studies have suggested that administering a higher radiation dose to RCC can lead to satisfactory local control and potentially long-lasting disease control. Thanks to significant advances in radiotherapy technology, it is now feasible to deliver higher radiation doses to tumors while preserving the organs at risk. Furthermore, over the past decade, a crucial role of radiotherapy has emerged in metastatic cancers, both for symptom palliation and for the elimination of tumor niches. This review discusses the current evidence and future perspectives concerning the role of radiotherapy in metastatic RCC.
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spelling doaj-art-132aa5f50e964f558163c2d327bf5ee22025-08-20T02:51:31ZengKorean Urological Oncology SocietyJournal of Urologic Oncology2951-603X2982-70432023-11-0121321722710.22465/juo.234600560028556Role of Radiotherapy in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinomas: An Evolutionary Journey in a Misunderstood Histological TypeChan Woo Wee0Jaeho Cho1 Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaRenal cell carcinoma (RCC) has traditionally been considered one of the most radioresistant tumors based on in vitro and clinical studies that utilized a low biologically effective dose. However, recent studies have suggested that administering a higher radiation dose to RCC can lead to satisfactory local control and potentially long-lasting disease control. Thanks to significant advances in radiotherapy technology, it is now feasible to deliver higher radiation doses to tumors while preserving the organs at risk. Furthermore, over the past decade, a crucial role of radiotherapy has emerged in metastatic cancers, both for symptom palliation and for the elimination of tumor niches. This review discusses the current evidence and future perspectives concerning the role of radiotherapy in metastatic RCC.http://www.e-juo.org/upload/pdf/juo-21-3-217.pdfrenal cell carcinomaradiotherapyradiation therapysabroligometastasis
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Role of Radiotherapy in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinomas: An Evolutionary Journey in a Misunderstood Histological Type
Journal of Urologic Oncology
renal cell carcinoma
radiotherapy
radiation therapy
sabr
oligometastasis
title Role of Radiotherapy in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinomas: An Evolutionary Journey in a Misunderstood Histological Type
title_full Role of Radiotherapy in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinomas: An Evolutionary Journey in a Misunderstood Histological Type
title_fullStr Role of Radiotherapy in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinomas: An Evolutionary Journey in a Misunderstood Histological Type
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title_short Role of Radiotherapy in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinomas: An Evolutionary Journey in a Misunderstood Histological Type
title_sort role of radiotherapy in metastatic renal cell carcinomas an evolutionary journey in a misunderstood histological type
topic renal cell carcinoma
radiotherapy
radiation therapy
sabr
oligometastasis
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