Magnetic Resonance Imaging-guided Adaptive Radiotherapy for Urological Cancers: What Urologists Should Know

Eur Urol. 2022 Aug;82(2):149-151. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2021.12.019. Epub 2022 Jan 11.

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided radiotherapy allows for online adaptation of the radiation plan on the basis of anatomical and functional changes during treatment. MRI-guided radiotherapy holds significant promise for broadening the therapeutic window for multiple urological cancers.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Radiotherapy, Image-Guided* / methods
  • Urologic Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Urologic Neoplasms* / radiotherapy
  • Urologists