Recent advances in de-intensification of radiotherapy in elderly cancer patients [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Cancer in the elderly remains an evolving issue and a health challenge. Several improvements in the radiotherapy field allow the delivery of higher doses/fractions with a safe toxicity profile, permitting the reduction of radiation treatment protocols in the elderly. Regarding breast, prostate, and...

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Main Authors: Isacco Desideri, Viola Salvestrini, Lorenzo Livi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2020-05-01
Series:F1000Research
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/9-447/v1