Michael Oertel, Hans Theodor Eich
Background: Lymphoma cells are highly radiosensitive and consequently, radiation therapy is a rational addition to systemic therapy in the treatment of leukemia. Especially as a conditioning regimen before allogeneic stem cell transplantation, radiation therapy, in the form of total body irradiation, is an established concept. Objectives: The present work provides an overview on the execution and side effects of radiation treatment in leukemia. Especially (long-term) side effects after total body irradiation are presented...
April 25, 2022: Der Onkologe: Organ der Deutschen Krebsgesellschaft E.V