paediatrics Brussels 17

Use of Cone Down Boost

30 patients with parameningeal RMS Prior to 1992, pre-chemo volume treated to 45 – 59.4 Gy After 1992, pre-chemo volume treated to 30.6 – 40 Gy followed by cone down boost to 41.4 – 55.2 Gy No difference in local control between two time methods

Chen C et al. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2003; 55:1294-99