paediatrics Brussels 17

Wilms’ Tumour Radiotherapy

• Radiosensitivity of Wilms ’ Tumour

• Abdominal RT improved cure rate in Boston series from 32% (1931-1939) to 47% (1940- 1947)

• Doses as low as 10.8 - 12.0 Gy have been shown to have an effect on subclinical disease