[Characteristics of radiotherapy for adolescents and young adults]

Cancer Radiother. 2023 Dec;27(8):736-745. doi: 10.1016/j.canrad.2023.08.002. Epub 2023 Oct 26.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Radiotherapy for adolescents and young adults is complex in several aspects. The population is very heterogeneous and has characteristics derived from both paediatric and adult populations both in terms of pathology (anatomical pathology, response to treatment) and the patient's physical, biological and psychological characteristics. This article reviews the characteristics to be taken into account in adolescent and young adult patients radiotherapy and more particularly in some of the most common diseases.

Keywords: Adolescent; Cancer; Jeune; Oncologie; Oncology; Radiation therapy; Radiothérapie; Young.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms* / radiotherapy
  • Radiation Injuries / etiology
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy* / methods
  • Young Adult