Re-irradiation in clinical practice: results of an international patterns of care survey within the framework of the ESTRO-EORTC E2-RADIatE platform

Re-irradiation refers to a new course of radiotherapy either to a previously irradiated volume (irrespective of concerns of toxicity) or where the cumulative dose raises toxicity concerns [1]. This approach is now a viable treatment option for an increasing number of patients, as advances in systemic therapies have improved patient outcomes, and modern precision radiotherapy techniques have become widely available. Re-irradiation may be offered to patients with recurrent, metastatic, or new malignancies following initial radiotherapy in different anatomical regions [2 –6].

Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology - October 6, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Jonas Willmann, Ane L Appelt, Panagiotis Balermpas, Brigitta G. Baumert, Dirk de Ruysscher, Morten Hoyer, Coen Hurkmans, Orit Kaidar-Person, Icro Meattini, Maximilian Niyazi, Philip Poortmans, Nick Reynaert, Stephanie Tandini-Lang, Yvette van der Linden, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research