778-779 / 2605
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What scenarios with SBPT fit these criteria?
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Large Tumors located along the chest wall
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Reirradiation setting (need to completely spare structures or
minimize low dose region to lung)
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Centrally or superiorly located lesions near bronchus,
brachial plexus, or esophagus
Conclusion: Carefully define selection criteria for proton therapy in early
stage, peripheral NSCLC if your goal is to provide a clinically meaningful
benefit