Sarcoma and skin radiation oncology

Elena Antoaneta Nedea; Thomas F DeLaney

doi:10.1016/j.hoc.2006.01.017

Sarcoma and skin radiation oncology

Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 2006 Apr;20(2):401-29. doi: 10.1016/j.hoc.2006.01.017.

Authors

Elena Antoaneta Nedea¹, Thomas F DeLaney

Affiliation

¹ Northeast Proton Therapy Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, 30 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

PMID: 16730300
DOI: 10.1016/j.hoc.2006.01.017

Abstract

The goal of this review was to provide an overview of the use of radiotherapy in the management of sarcomas and skin cancer. Radiotherapy can be an important component of treatment in these patients. It can help optimize local control of the tumor and often allows preservation of organ function with excellent cosmesis.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Bone Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
Carcinoma, Basal Cell / radiotherapy
Chondrosarcoma / radiotherapy
Chordoma / radiotherapy
Humans
Melanoma / radiotherapy
Neoplasm Staging
Osteosarcoma / radiotherapy
Sarcoma / pathology
Sarcoma / radiotherapy*
Skin Neoplasms / radiotherapy*