Radiation therapy for gastrointestinal cancer

Arthur Y Hung; Christopher A Canning; Kamal M Patel; John M Holland; Lisa A Kachnic

doi:10.1016/j.hoc.2006.01.016

Radiation therapy for gastrointestinal cancer

Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 2006 Apr;20(2):287-320. doi: 10.1016/j.hoc.2006.01.016.

Authors

Arthur Y Hung¹, Christopher A Canning, Kamal M Patel, John M Holland, Lisa A Kachnic

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiation Oncology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239-3098, USA. hunga@ohsu.edu

PMID: 16730296
DOI: 10.1016/j.hoc.2006.01.016

Abstract

This article has reviewed the current role of radiation in the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies and discussed the data supporting its use. Radiation treatment in this setting continues to evolve with the increasing implementation of more conformal delivery techniques. Further scientific investigation is needed to establish the optimal role of radiation and to better define its integration with novel systemic and biologic modalities.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anus Neoplasms / radiotherapy
Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
Colonic Neoplasms / radiotherapy
Combined Modality Therapy
Esophageal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / mortality
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / surgery
Humans
Liver Neoplasms / radiotherapy
Neoplasm Staging
Pancreatic Neoplasms / radiotherapy
Rectal Neoplasms / pathology
Rectal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
Stomach Neoplasms / radiotherapy