Practice patterns of palliative radiation therapy in pediatric oncology patients in an international pediatric research consortium

ConclusionThere is significant diversity of practice in pediatric palliative RT. Combined with ongoing research characterizing treatment response and toxicity, these data will inform the design of forthcoming clinical trials to establish effective regimens and minimize treatment toxicity for this patient population.

Source: Pediatric Blood and Cancer - July 11, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Avani Dholakia Rao, Qinyu Chen, Ralph P. Ermoian, Sara R. Alcorn, Maria Luisa S. Figueiredo, Michael J. Chen, Karin Dieckmann, Shannon M. MacDonald, Matthew M. Ladra, Daria Kobyzeva, Alexey V. Nechesnyuk, Kristina Nilsson, Eric C. Ford, Brian A. Winey, Ro Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research