Progress in Radiotherapy for Cholangiocarcinoma

• Published in: Frontiers in oncology Vol. 12; p. 868034
• Main Authors: Wang, Ningyu, Huang, Ai, Kuang, Bohua, Xiao, Yu, Xiao, Yong, Ma, Hong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 14.04.2022
• Subjects: cholangiocarcinoma; indications for radiotherapy; Oncology; radiotherapy dose; radiotherapy mode; target area delineation; radiotherapy mode; cholangiocarcinoma; indications for radiotherapy; target area delineation; radiotherapy dose

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) originates from the epithelium of the bile duct and is highly malignant with a poor prognosis. Radical resection is the only treatment option to completely cure primary CCA. Due to the insidious onset of CCA, most patients are already in an advanced stage at the time of the...