title: Growth abnormalities of the spine after radiation therapy: Respecting the past while moving forward in proton craniospinal irradiation.
abstract: Modern techniques of craniospinal radiation therapy (CSI) offer the advantage of modulating dose distribution to normal tissues in children and young adults. Reducing risks for second neoplasms and late effects to uninvolved tissues must be a priority for radiation oncologists. This manuscript reviews potential advantages and concerns moving forward with proton beam CSI.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University Health Proton Therapy Center, Bloomington, Indiana. Electronic address: kmcmulle@iuhealth.org.
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: McMullen
authors.affiliation: Indiana University Health Proton Therapy Center, Bloomington, Indiana.
authors.forename: Jeffrey
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Buchsbaum
authors.affiliation: Indiana University Health Proton Therapy Center, Bloomington, Indiana.
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Douglas
authors.affiliation: Indiana University Health Proton Therapy Center, Bloomington, Indiana.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McDonald
authors.affiliation: Indiana University Health Proton Therapy Center, Bloomington, Indiana.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Johnstone