[Are extensive fields useful for radiotherapy of oesophageal cancer?]

CONCLUSION: With 5cm supero-inferior margins added to gross tumour volume, less than 3% of patients had an isolated out-field recurrence. However, half of the patients suffered in-field local recurrence and one third had metastases. These findings advocate for a limited prophylactic nodal irradiation. Trials are ongoing to assess dose escalation or surgery in order to increase local control.
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Source: Cancer Radiotherapie - July 28, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Peyraga G, Capitain O, Rousseau D, Rio E, Septans AL, Baton O, Marquis A, Trémolières P, Gustin P, Ménager É, Branger F, Bressolette M, Deutsch É, Paumier A Tags: Cancer Radiother Source Type: research