Advances in radiotherapy for tumors involving the mediastinum

Kevin S Choe; Joseph K Salama

doi:10.1016/j.thorsurg.2008.09.010

Advances in radiotherapy for tumors involving the mediastinum

Thorac Surg Clin. 2009 Feb;19(1):133-41. doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2008.09.010.

Authors

Kevin S Choe¹, Joseph K Salama

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, 5758 South Maryland Avenue, MC 9006, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.

PMID: 19288828
DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2008.09.010

Abstract

RT is an integral component of treatment in many tumors of the mediastinum. In recent years, there have been advances in RT planning and delivery, which have allowed more effective radiation delivery while sparing normal tissues. New technologies and radiation modalities may help achieve disease control more safely and effectively.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Carbon Radioisotopes / therapeutic use
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / radiotherapy
Humans
Lymphoma / radiotherapy
Mediastinal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
Radiotherapy / methods
Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted
Small Cell Lung Carcinoma / radiotherapy
Thymoma / radiotherapy
Thymus Neoplasms / radiotherapy

Substances

Carbon Radioisotopes