Is there a role for consolidative radiotherapy in the treatment of aggressive and localized Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma? A systematic review with meta-analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chemotherapy is the mainstay of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) treatment. Based on expert opinion, the use of radiotherapy (RT) is currently preferred in some institutions as consolidative treatment for patients with localized disease. T...

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Main Authors: dos Santos Lucas, Lima JoãoPaulodaSilveiraNogueira, Lima Carmen Sílvia, Sasse Emma, Sasse André
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Cancer
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/12/288