Pediatric Oncology by Paul Imbach Thomas Kühne & Robert J. Arceci

Author:Paul Imbach, Thomas Kühne & Robert J. Arceci
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Cham

Radiotherapy:In radical resection of tumor, 40–50 Gy, but higher doses with hyperfractionation

High rate of morbidity

Chemotherapy:Only in exceptional situations, depending on the tumor type (diffuse infiltrating character)

Effective drugs and combinations: see above under Sect. 9.2.1.3

9.2.8.6 Prognosis

Depends on tumor type; i.e., diffuse infiltrating tumors have a poor prognosis

Radical excision or radiotherapy alone: 50–90 % long-term survival

Subtotal tumor excision with radiotherapy: 60–85 % long-term survival

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