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[Radiotherapy of lymphomas]
I Barillot1, M A Mahé2, D Antoni3
1Société française de radiothérapie oncologique, centre Antoine-Béclère, 45, rue des Saints-Pères, 75005 Paris, France; Pôle régional de cancérologie HS-Kaplan, CHRU de Tours, 2, boulevard Tonnellé, 37000 Tours, France; Université François-Rabelais, 37000 Tours, France.
Summary
Radiotherapy remains key for early-stage Hodgkin
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
Background:
- Radiotherapy is a cornerstone in treating early-stage Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- Its application in non-Hodgkin's lymphomas is more restricted but utilizes similar principles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present French recommendations for radiotherapy in lymphoma treatment.
- To detail preparation and irradiation technique choices.
Main Methods:
- Review of current French guidelines and practices.
- Analysis of radiotherapy principles applicable to various lymphoma types.
Main Results:
- Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment heavily relies on radiotherapy.
- Radiotherapy techniques for non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are based on established principles.
Conclusions:
- French recommendations emphasize specific preparation and technique selection for lymphoma radiotherapy.
- Standardized principles guide radiotherapy application across different lymphoma histological types.
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