פורום אונקולוגיה ילדים

עדיין מקובל להוסיף קרינה בשל התפישה של local control אם כי יש חילוקי דעות כמשתקף בקטע המצורף"

The role of radiotherapy is uncertain. Some studies suggest there is an added benefit to radiation to the primary mass, while other studies show no such benefit. Here again, the addition of Rituxan to chemotherapy may eliminate the need for radiation due to the dramatic survival benefit Rituxan adds. The choice of whether or not to use radiotherapy should be made in consultation with the doctor and after a review of the post chemotherapy CT and/or PET scans