Stereotactic/hypofractionated body radiation therapy as an effective treatment for lymph node metastases from colorectal cancer: an institutional retrospective analysis

Objective: The colorectal cancer (CRC) might present loco-regional recurrence, including lymph-node metastasis. Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a non-invasive and well-tolerated ablative treatment. Aim of the present study is to evaluate efficacy and toxicity of SBRT with volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) in this setting. Methods: 35 patients presenting a total of 47 nodal recurrences from CRC, treated with VMAT-SBRT from 2008 to...