Chemotherapy and radiotherapy in Hodgkin's lymphoma: joining in or splitting up?

RWM van der Maazen… - Current opinion in …, 2006 - journals.lww.com
RWM van der Maazen, JMM Raemaekers
Current opinion in oncology, 2006journals.lww.com
… The present review deals with the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of Hodgkin's
lymphoma. … Due to the availability of effective chemotherapy and the awareness of
treatment-induced late side effects seen in long-term survivors, the role of radiotherapy in
the treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma is being questioned. Despite the fact that radiation is a
very effective agent against Hodgkin's lymphoma, radiation-related morbidity and mortality
is a matter of great concern. Indeed, feelings run high when the precise role of …
Summary
The present review deals with the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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