Lung cancer treatment in hours, not weeks: new One-Day radiation trial shows promise

This study tested a new way to deliver high-dose radiation to small lung tumors in just one day, instead of the usual two to three weeks. Ten patients with early-stage lung cancer or limited lung metastases received a single session of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) using advanced imaging and adaptive planning, skipping the separate simulation appointment. The goal was to see if this faster, all-in-one approach is feasible and could make treatment more accessible for patients who live far from cancer centers.