Radiation techniques in neuro-oncology.
Radiation therapy plays a critical role in the management of tumors of the brain. A variety of radiotherapy techniques have been used to treat these tumors. This review describes both classic and more recent and advanced techniques available to manage these tumors. Included is a discussion of standard two- and three-dimensional radiation, as well as intensity-modulated radiotherapy, image-guided radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and heavy particles.
Khuntia
Deepak
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Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53792. khuntia@humonc.wisc.edu
Tomé
Wolfgang A
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Mehta
Minesh P
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D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D005214:Fast Neutrons / Q000627:therapeutic use; D063193:Heavy Ion Radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D061766:Proton Therapy; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000379:methods; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000379:methods; D050397:Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated / Q000379:methods; D011522:Protons
D011522:Protons