Characteristics of radiotherapy for adolescents and young adults

Characteristics of radiotherapy for adolescents and young adults

Radiotherapy for adolescents and young adults is complex in several aspects. The population is very heterogeneous and has characteristics derived from both paediatric and adult populations both in terms of pathology (anatomical pathology, response to treatment) and the patient's physical, biolo...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cancer radiothérapie 2023-12, Vol.27 (8), p.736-745
Hauptverfasser: Ollivier, L, Laprie, A, Jouglar, E, Claude, L, Martin, V, Muracciole, X, Padovani, L, Supiot, S, Escande, A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng ; fre
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Adult
Humans
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiation Injuries - etiology
Radiotherapy - methods
Radiotherapy Dosage
Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:Radiotherapy for adolescents and young adults is complex in several aspects. The population is very heterogeneous and has characteristics derived from both paediatric and adult populations both in terms of pathology (anatomical pathology, response to treatment) and the patient's physical, biological and psychological characteristics. This article reviews the characteristics to be taken into account in adolescent and young adult patients radiotherapy and more particularly in some of the most common diseases.
ISSN:1769-6658
DOI:10.1016/j.canrad.2023.08.002