| Literature DB >> 24669302 |
Andrea Riccardo Filippi1, Pierfrancesco Franco2, Patrizia Ciammella3.
Abstract
The role of radiotherapy is well established in combined modality programs for early stage Hodgkin's lymphoma, but still debated with regards to late toxicity issues. Modern radiotherapy prescribing attitudes include lower doses and smaller fields, together with the implementation of sophisticated and dedicated delivery techniques. Aim of this review is to briefly discuss the current role of radiotherapy in this field and the potential future developments. Major trials conducted in recent years in early stage Hodgkin's lymphoma are critically reviewed and discussed with a focus on radiotherapy-related issues and with an attention to current treatment options by a "young" radiation oncologists' perspective.Entities:
Keywords: Combined modality therapy; Hodgkin's lymphoma; Radiotherapy
Year: 2012 PMID: 24669302 PMCID: PMC3885894 DOI: 10.1016/j.rpor.2012.05.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rep Pract Oncol Radiother ISSN: 1507-1367