[Optimization of large-field radiotherapy for lymphogranulomatosis]

In low stages of Hodgkin's disease radiotherapy alone is still considered to be the treatment of choice, as so called mantle fields and so called inverted Y-fields. According to the early onset of chemotherapy in stages I-IIIA radiation technique and radiation dose have to be adapted. With regard to stage, histologic type and adjuvant chemotherapy in Hodgkin's disease risks of radiation therapy are evaluated. Recommendations for modified radiation techniques are given.