Long-term follow-up of children with neuroblastoma receiving radiotherapy to metastatic lesions within the German Neuroblastoma Trials NB97 and NB 2004
ConclusionRT to metastases is feasible for patients with stage 4 NB. However, an impact of RT to residual metastatic sites on outcome was not found. Studies with larger cohorts or prospective trials would be desirable in order to elucidate the role of RT for metastases.
Source: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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