Radiation for ETMR: Literature review and case series of patients treated with proton therapy

Background and purpose: Embryonal tumors with multilayered rosettes (ETMRs) are aggressive tumors that typically occur in young children. Radiation is often deferred or delayed for these patients due to late effects; proton therapy may mitigate some of these concerns. This study reviews the role of...

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Main Authors: Sergio Jaramillo, David R. Grosshans, Nancy Philip, Ali Varan, Canan Akyüz, Mary Frances McAleer, Anita Mahajan, Susan L. McGovern
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-02-01
Series:Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405630818300855