Proton therapy for pediatric diencephalic tumors

Diencephalic tumors tend to be low grade tumors located near several critical structures, including the optic nerves, optic chiasm, pituitary, hypothalamus, Circle of Willis, and hippocampi. In children, damage to these structures can impact physical and cognitive development over time. Thus, the go...

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Main Authors: Adam J. Grippin, Susan L. McGovern
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2023.1123082/full