Book chapter
MR-Guided Radiotherapy in the Pediatric and Adolescent Patient
A Practical Guide to MR-Linac, pp.355-373
Springer International Publishing
2024
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-48165-9_19
Abstract
Pediatric cancers comprise a heterogeneous group of tumors that can arise anywhere in the body and require specialized care. Pediatric radiation oncologists are taxed with the job of selecting the appropriate treatment for each patient based on the patient’s age, diagnosis, and prognosis, as well as socioeconomic factors that may come into play for families with young children. The use of magnetic-resonance (MR)-guided radiotherapy has revolutionized treatment for many adult cancers. Its application in the pediatric and adolescent population can provide significant benefits in a variety of clinical scenarios. In this chapter, we will explore common pediatric cancer diagnoses and how the use of MR-guided treatment may allow for smaller treatment volumes and optimized sparing of adjacent organs at risk.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- MR-Guided Radiotherapy in the Pediatric and Adolescent Patient
- Creators
- Margaret M. Kozak - University of IowaSean Mahase - Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterBryan Traughber - Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterMitchell Machtay - Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterJohn Buatti - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publication Details
- A Practical Guide to MR-Linac, pp.355-373
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing; Cham
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-031-48165-9_19
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2024
- Academic Unit
- Otolaryngology; Radiation Oncology; Neurosurgery
- Record Identifier
- 9984573829802771
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