Radiation oncology in Mexico: Current status according to Mexico's Radiation Oncology Certification Board.

Aim: Describe the results of the first national census of radiotherapy in Mexico in order to make a situational diagnosis of radiotherapy availability, offer more accurate information to radiation oncologists, and promote an adequate scientific based investment for the country.

Background: According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the density of radiotherapy (RT) machines per million habitants in Mexico is approximately 1.7-1.

Radiotherapy for the treatment of pituitary adenomas: A dosimetric comparison of three planning techniques.

Aim: Our goal was to compare conformal 3D (C3D) radiotherapy (RT), modulated intensity RT (IMRT), and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) planning techniques in treating pituitary adenomas.

Background: RT is important for managing pituitary adenomas. Treatment planning advances allow for higher radiation dosing with less risk of affecting organs at risk (OAR).

The importance of image guided radiotherapy in small cell lung cancer: Case report and review of literature.

Aim: Describe the anatomical changes and tumor displacement due to a rapid response of a patient's small cell lung cancer (SCLC) during definitive chemoradiotherapy (CRT).

Background: The treatment for SCLC is based on CRT. If interfractional changes during RT are incorrectly assessed they might compromise adequate coverage of the tumor or increase dose to organs at risk.