[Radiotherapy of lymphomas]

The treatment of choice for lymphomas in general and 1st and 2nd stage Hodgkin's disease in particular in high-energy radiotherapy. This has led to improved results, especially with respect to survival. The most effective techniques are those directed to all the lymph nodes, including the spleen "total nodal irradiation". Supradiaphragmatic areas are managed by means of Kaplan's mantle technique, whereas the wide-field upside-down Y technique is used below the diaphragm. These new methods are described and statistics relating to their employment published by Stanford University and the National Cancer Institute are cited.