Assessment of the elderly, such as an evaluation of geriatric assessment tools for women with early-stage breast cancer,
And reducing treatment intensity, including trials to de-escalate treatment for early-stage lung cancer, breast cancer and glioblastoma.
Radiation therapy, also known as radiotherapy, may offer unique benefits for geriatric patients, particularly those who are not healthy enough or are unwilling to have surgery. Advanced techniques, such as stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and proton beam therapy, can provide non-invasive, curative-intent treatment options for patients who cannot undergo an operation. Emerging evidence also points to the role of radiation in combined modality treatments for elderly patients; the special issue examines radiation therapy used in conjunction with endocrine therapy, with systemic therapy and with androgen deprivation therapy.
For copies Dr. Zietman’s editorial or any specific article from the special issue, contact ASTRO’s media relations team at press@astro.org or 703-286-1600. For more information about the Red Journal, visit www.redjournal.org.
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