Proton therapy for selected low grade glioma patients in the Netherlands

Radiotherapy is an important treatment modality in the management of low grade glioma (LGG). The optimal timing of radiation treatment in the disease course is a dilemma in patients with minimal symptoms and favourable prognosis [1]. Early treatment can postpone tumour progression, a process that is otherwise continuously on going. Deferring treatment can postpone side effects, however, inevitably results in larger treatment volumes. Tumour progression and radiotherapy both adversely affect neurocognitive function (NCF).

Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology - November 13, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Hiska L. van der Weide, Miranda C.A. Kramer, Daniel Scandurra, Dani ëlle B.P. Eekers, Yvonne L.B. Klaver, Ruud G.J. Wiggenraad, Alejandra Méndez Romero, Ida E.M. Coremans, Liesbeth Boersma, Marco van Vulpen, Johannes A. Langendijk, On behalf of the Dutc Tags: Review Article Source Type: research