Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Localized Kidney Cancer.

Purpose Of Review: Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is increasingly utilized in the management of localized kidney cancers, particularly for patients who are not surgical candidates. Herein, we provide a narrative review of SBRT in the management of localized kidney cancers.

Recent Findings: Recent prospective studies and multi-institutional retrospective studies highlight the safety and efficacy of SBRT in the management of renal tumors, a disease previously thought to be radioresistant.

Levels of Evidence for Radiation Therapy Recommendations in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Clinical Guidelines.

Purpose: The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) clinical guidelines influence medical practice, payor coverage, and standards of care. The levels of evidence underlying radiation therapy recommendations in NCCN have not been systematically explored. Herein, we aim to systematically investigate the NCCN recommendations pertaining to the categories of consensus and evidence (CE) for radiation therapy.