Radiotherapy across pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma research group protocols: a report from the Staging, Evaluation, and Response Criteria Harmonization (SEARCH) for childhood, adolescent, and young adult Hodgkin lymphoma (CAYAHL) Group.

Radiotherapy (RT) technology and utilization has considerably evolved over the last 50 years in the management of pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). In response to significant late effects from RT in HL survivors, clinical trials in the United States and Europe have evaluated ways to maintain high cure rates while reducing late toxicities from treatment. While numerous differences exist with respect to the RT guidelines embedded within therapeutic protocols across the cooperative groups, greater agreement is observed in the indications for RT, doses, volumes, and the incorporation of modern treatment modalities.
Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research