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