2406-2407 / 2437
Ependymoma
Organisationseinheit
16
Photon therapy:
• local radiotherapy GHD 52,2 Gy in 1,8 Gy ED
• Subsequent chemotherapy 3cycles
• Patient still in remssion 4 years after diagnosis
BUT
Hypothyroidism, growth hormone deficiency
Young patients with good outcome frequently experience longterm side effects
• Endocrinopathies, neuropsychological deficits, secondary tumors
ESTRO School, Vienna, October 22nd, 2017