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SUBMITTER: Rusthoven CG
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6114003 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Rusthoven Chad G CG Schefter Tracey E TE
Hepatic oncology 20131220 1
Management paradigms for metastatic solid tumors are evolving. Once regarded as uniformly incurable, today there is recognition of an intermediate oligometastatic state, where ablation of metastatic foci may improve disease control and prolong survival. In the setting of limited colorectal liver metastases, hepatic resection has resulted in favorable long-term outcomes, but is technically unsuitable for most patients. Stereotactic body radiation therapy represents an effective, noninvasive means ...[more]