On the left, an adenocarcinoma from the lung. Enlarged section B shows healthy lung tissue, enlarged section C shows adenocarcinoma. Section D shows PET-CT of a metabolically active central lung tumor, close to the trachea, heart and esophagus. Shown in color is the irradiation dose distribution: desired dose 100% in the tumor and 80% in the extended tumor area. 25% and 10% of the irradiation dose (türkise and blue lines) technically in the healthy tissue.
On the left, an adenocarcinoma from the lung. Enlarged section B shows healthy lung tissue, enlarged section C shows adenocarcinoma. Section D shows PET-CT of a metabolically active central lung tumor, close to the trachea, heart and esophagus. Shown in color is the irradiation dose distribution: desired dose 100% in the tumor and 80% in the extended tumor area. 25% and 10% of the irradiation dose (türkise and blue lines) technically in the healthy tissue. Some lung tumors do not respond to radiation therapy. This effect can be reversed by blocking an enzyme in the tumor cells, as a Würzburg research team reports.
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