The role of radiation treatment in pleural mesothelioma: Highlights of the 14th International Conference of the International mesothelioma interest group

The International Mesothelioma Interest Group (IMIG) ’s biennial conference in Ottawa, Canada held a session that addressed the contributions of Radiation Oncology to the treatment of this disease. While the contribution of hemithoracic radiation to the local control of this disease has held much interest, this session explored the application of ra diation in other clinical scenarios. The ideas presented around the application of palliative approaches to radiation delivery that improve symptom burden in this disease are being addressed in a randomised trial in the United Kingdom.
Source: Lung Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research