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

J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2008 Oct;6(9):870-8. doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2008.0065.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Esophagogastric Junction* / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart / radiation effects
  • Humans
  • Lung / radiation effects
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Positron-Emission Tomography
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted*
  • Radiotherapy, Conformal*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed