Brachytherapy in paediatric malignancies – review of indications

Paediatric malignancies are relatively rare, with an annual frequency of 13-14 in 100 000 children up to 15 years, andaccount for less than 1% of all cancer in developed countries. Paediatric tumours are generally managed with a multimodalitytreatment programme that includes surgery, chemotherapy, a...

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Main Author: Jacek Fijuth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2010-07-01
Series:Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy
Subjects:
LDR
HDR
Online Access:http://www.termedia.pl/Educational-Corner-Brachytherapy-in-paediatric-malignancies-8211-review-of-indications,54,15127,1,1.html