Radiation-induced lung injuries after modern radiotherapy methods

Abstract

This bachelor's thesis introduces the modern techniques used in radiation therapy of thoracic malignancies. The theoretical part is devoted to describing the susceptibility of the lungs to radiation injury during radiotherapy with the use of modern radiotherapy techniques, and describing these injuries. The practical part assesses the effects of conformal radiotherapy techniques compared to conventional radiotherapy techniques in thoracic cancer patients, their effects on healthy tissues, and the prevalence of lung injuries.