SABR: Stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy

Cancer treatment typically involves systemic therapy such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy, in combination with a local therapy. Local therapy such as surgery, radiation therapy or other energy ablation treatment options are used. For small tumours, stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) is an emerging standard of care. SABR is a non-invasive local treatment for small tumours, delivered in an out-patient setting. SABR is also known as Stereotactic treatment or Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT).

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