The contemporary use of radiation therapy in the management of lymphoma.
In this article the classification and the treatment regimens for malignant lymphomas are discussed in a stage-oriented approach. The clinical trials that have redefined the role of staging laparotomy are reviewed. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy allows for highly conformal target definition. This novel delivery system is discussed through a case presentation.
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Department of Radiation Oncology, New England Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
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D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D020266:Radiotherapy, Conformal; D016896:Treatment Outcome