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Supportive care in radiotherapy: a review

G Ausili-Cèfaro1, L Marmiroli

  • 1Divisione di Radioterapia II, Cattedra di Radioterapia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy. gausili@rm.unicatt.it

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|June 10, 1998
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Summary

Radiotherapy side effects like mucositis can be managed with improved supportive care. Advances in acute tolerance allow for better control of adverse symptoms during cancer treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Clinical Therapeutics

Background:

  • Normal tissue tolerance is a key limitation in radiation therapy dose escalation.
  • Early side effects significantly impact patients undergoing radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common disorders experienced during radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy.
  • To highlight advancements in managing acute side effects and supportive care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of common side effects during radiation therapy.
  • Summary of current strategies for managing adverse symptoms.
  • Recommendations for preventing and reducing complications.

Main Results:

  • Significant progress has been made in improving acute tolerance to radiation.
  • Most adverse symptoms can be effectively controlled with appropriate treatment.
  • Specific strategies are suggested for mucositis, stomatitis, diarrhea, and cystitis.

Conclusions:

  • Improved supportive care can effectively manage radiotherapy-induced side effects.
  • A multicenter approach is recommended to optimize supportive care quality for all irradiated patients.

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