title: [Trends in the combined use of radiotherapy and chemotherapy in oncology].
abstract: The use of combined radiation and chemotherapy in oncology is designed to improve the long-term results in cancer cases whether subjected to surgical treatment or not. The benefits and risks of this approach are examined and the forms for which such treatment is beneficial are indicated.
authors: U.S.S.L. n. 70, Ospedale Civile, Alessandria, Divisione di Radioterapia.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Bottero
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Novella
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents
vernacular_title: Orientamenti nell'associazione radio-chemioterapica in oncologia.