title: Role of modern radiation therapy in early stage Hodgkin's lymphoma: A young radiation oncologists' perspective.
abstract: The role of radiotherapy is well established in combined modality programs for early stage Hodgkin's lymphoma, but still debated with regards to late toxicity issues. Modern radiotherapy prescribing attitudes include lower doses and smaller fields, together with the implementation of sophisticated and dedicated delivery techniques. Aim of this review is to briefly discuss the current role of radiotherapy in this field and the potential future developments. Major trials conducted in recent years in early stage Hodgkin's lymphoma are critically reviewed and discussed with a focus on radiotherapy-related issues and with an attention to current treatment options by a "young" radiation oncologists' perspective.
authors.affiliation: Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, University of Torino, Torino, Italy.
authors.forename: Andrea Riccardo
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Filippi
authors.affiliation: Radiation Oncology Department, Tomotherapy Unit, Ospedale Regionale 'U. Parini', AUSL Valle d'Aosta, Aosta, Italy.
authors.forename: Pierfrancesco
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Franco
authors.affiliation: Radiotherapy Unit, Advanced Technologies Department, Arcispedale S. Maria Nuova Hospital, IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy.
authors.forename: Patrizia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ciammella
keywords: Combined modality therapy; Hodgkin's lymphoma; Radiotherapy