Radiotherapy for thymic neoplasms.

Abstract

The role of radiotherapy in the treatment of thymoma and thymic carcinoma has been evaluated by many investigators over the past two decades. The low incidence of these neoplasms has limited most published studies to small series spanning long time intervals or population-based studies. The exact indications and protocols for the use of radiotherapy as a part of the multidisciplinary approach to thymoma and thymic carcinoma are still unclear. However, a review of recent literature shows potential benefits for certain patients based on stage and grade of disease as well as the extent of surgical resection.

• Authors: Clifton D Fuller, Emma H Ramahi, Noel Aherne, Tony Y Eng, Charles R Thomas Jr
• Journal: Journal of thoracic oncology : official publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (J Thorac Oncol) Vol. 5 Issue 10 Suppl 4 Pg. S327-35 (Oct 2010) ISSN: 1556-1380 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 20859128 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Clinical Trials as Topic
• Humans
• Thymoma (radiotherapy)
• Thymus Neoplasms (radiotherapy)
• Treatment Outcome