ILROG emergency guidelines for radiation therapy of hematological malignancies during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors
Yahalom, JDabaja, BS
Ricardi, U
Ng, A
Mikhaeel, NG
Vogelius, IR
Illidge, Timothy M
Qi, SN
Wirth, A
Specht, L
Affiliation
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NYIssue Date
2020
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The International Lymphoma Radiation Oncology Group (ILROG) guidelines for using radiation therapy (RT) in hematological malignancies are widely used in many countries. The emergency situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic may result in limitations of treatment resources. Furthermore, in recognition of the need to also reduce the exposure of patients and staff to potential infection with COVID-19, the ILROG task force has made recommendations for alternative radiation treatment schemes. The emphasis is on maintaining clinical efficacy and safety by increasing the dose per fraction while reducing the number of daily treatments. The guidance is informed by adhering to acceptable radiobiological parameters and clinical tolerability. The options for delaying or omitting RT in some hematological categories are also discussed.Citation
Yahalom J, Dabaja BS, Ricardi U, Ng A, Mikhaeel NG, Vogelius IR, et al. ILROG emergency guidelines for radiation therapy of hematological malignancies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Blood. 2020;135(21):1829-32.Journal
BloodDOI
10.1182/blood.2020006028PubMed ID
32275740Additional Links
https://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood.2020006028Type
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enae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1182/blood.2020006028
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