Role of RT in advanced disease
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Indolent NHL is very
radio-sensitive
(4Gy)
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Indolent lymphoma is
systemic disease
with many treatment
options
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However, RT is useful for:
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Localised progression / symptomatic areas
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Consolidation treatment when local control is important e.g. spinal
cord compression
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Certain sites e.g. CNS / meningeal