Principles and techniques of radiation therapy for esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancers

Lisa Hazard, Gary Yang, Mary Frances McAleer, James Hayman, Christopher Willett

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Abstract

Radiation therapy serves an integral role in the primary and adjuvant treatment of esophagus cancer. Radiation techniques continue to improve, providing more accurate localization of the tumor while limiting dose to normal structures. This article reviews current practices and recommendations for radiation therapy technique for esophageal and gastroesophageal malignancies. © Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)870-878
Number of pages9
JournalJNCCN Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Volume6
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Oncology

Keywords

  • Esophageal cancer
  • Gastroesophageal
  • Radiation therapy
  • Technique
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Esophageal Neoplasms/diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Positron-Emission Tomography
  • Lung/radiation effects
  • Heart/radiation effects
  • Esophagogastric Junction/diagnostic imaging
  • Radiotherapy/adverse effects
  • Radiotherapy, Conformal
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted

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