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

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

doi:10.6004/jnccn.2008.0065

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

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

Radiation Oncology

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	870-878
Number of pages	9
Journal	JNCCN Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Volume	6
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.6004/jnccn.2008.0065
State	Published - Oct 2008

Keywords

Esophageal cancer
Gastroesophageal
Radiation therapy
Technique

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Oncology

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