Use of radiation in extramedullary leukemia/chloroma: Guidelines from the International Lymphoma Radiation Oncology Group Journal Article
| Authors: | Bakst, R. L.; Dabaja, B. S.; Specht, L. K.; Yahalom, J. |
| Article Title: | Use of radiation in extramedullary leukemia/chloroma: Guidelines from the International Lymphoma Radiation Oncology Group |
| Abstract: | Survival times for patients with leukemia generally have improved in recent decades, and this improvement has been attributed to an enhanced understanding of the genetics driving the cause of the disease and improved combinations of chemotherapy and targeted therapy. Durable control of systemic disease in blood and bone marrow has significantly improved survival, but extramedullary relapse can pose therapeutic challenges for which radiation therapy can have an important role. This report discusses the current role of radiation therapy for patients with leukemia, specifically the extramedullary manifestations of leukemia. © 2018 |
| Keywords: | chemotherapy; bone marrow; radiotherapy; oncology; survival time; radiation oncology; disease control; diseases; systemic disease; extramedullary leukemias |
| Journal Title: | International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics |
| Volume: | 102 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 0360-3016 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2018-10-01 |
| Start Page: | 314 |
| End Page: | 319 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2018.05.045 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 30191865 |
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| Notes: | Review -- Export Date: 1 October 2018 -- Source: Scopus |
