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Carbon Ion Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
Byun, Hwa Kyung; Kim, Changhwan; Seong, Jinsil.
Affiliation
  • Byun HK; Department of Radiation Oncology, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Korea.
  • Kim C; Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Seong J; Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Clin Mol Hepatol ; 29(4): 945-957, 2023 10.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37583055
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a highly lethal cancer with limited treatment options and poor prognosis. Carbon ion radiotherapy (CIRT) has emerged as a promising treatment modality for HCC due to its unique physical and biological properties. CIRT uses carbon ions to target and destroy cancer cells with a high precision and efficacy. The Bragg Peak phenomenon allows precise dose delivery to the tumor while minimizing damage to healthy tissues. In addition, the high relative biological effectiveness of carbon ions can be shown against radioresistant and hypoxic tumor areas. CIRT also offers a shorter treatment schedule than conventional radiotherapy, which increases patient convenience and compliance. The clinical outcomes of CIRT for HCC have shown excellent local control rates with minimal side effects. Considering its physical and biological properties, CIRT may be a viable option for complex clinical scenarios such as patients with poor liver function, large tumors, re-irradiation cases, and tumors close to critical organs. Further research and larger studies are needed to establish definitive indications for CIRT and to compare its efficacy with that of other treatment modalities. Nevertheless, CIRT offers a potential breakthrough in HCC management, providing hope for improved therapeutic outcomes and reduced treatment-related toxicities.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Heavy Ion Radiotherapy / Liver Neoplasms Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: Clin Mol Hepatol Year: 2023 Document type: Article Country of publication: Korea (South)

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Heavy Ion Radiotherapy / Liver Neoplasms Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: Clin Mol Hepatol Year: 2023 Document type: Article Country of publication: Korea (South)