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Hypofractionation, a radiotherapy technique, offers practical benefits like reduced treatment time and cost. It is as effective as traditional fractionation for many cancers, with no increase in late side effects.

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  • Radiation oncology
  • Medical physics

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  • Fractionation has been a cornerstone of radiotherapy for over 50 years, aiming to maximize tumor damage while sparing normal tissues.
  • Advancements in technology now enable precise radiation delivery, sparing critical organs and reducing the need for prolonged treatment courses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the benefits and efficacy of hypofractionation compared to classical fractionation in radiotherapy.
  • To discuss the practical advantages and clinical implications of implementing hypofractionation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established radiotherapy fractionation principles.
  • Analysis of technological advancements enabling organ sparing.
  • Evaluation of clinical trial data comparing hypofractionation and classical fractionation, particularly in prostate cancer.

Main Results:

  • Hypofractionation offers significant practical advantages, including reduced patient time, cost savings for healthcare systems, and decreased workload for radiotherapy units.
  • Clinical evidence indicates hypofractionation is as effective as classical fractionation for several cancer sites, without an increase in late adverse effects.
  • While radiobiological rationale suggests potential benefits in prostate cancer, clinical trials have not yet shown a significant difference in biological control.

Conclusions:

  • Hypofractionation should be widely implemented for all diseases where its efficacy has been proven.
  • Reimbursement policies and invoicing procedures must be updated to support the continued use and adoption of hypofractionation in radiotherapy centers.