The Children’s Oncology Group Radiation Oncology Discipline: 15 Years of Contribution to the Treatment of Childhood Cancer

Publication date: Available online 14 March 2018
Source:International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics
Author(s): John C. Breneman, Sarah S. Donaldson, Louis Constine, Thomas Merchant, Karen Marcus, Arnold Paulino, David Followill, Anita Mahajan, Nadia Laack, Natia Esiashvili, Daphne Haas-Kogan, Fran Laurie, Arthur Olch, Kenneth Ulin, David Hodgson, Torunn I. Yock, Stephanie Terezakis, Matt Krasin, Joseph Panoff, Paul Chuba, Chia-Ho Hua, Clayton B. Hess, Peter J. Houghton, Suzanne Wolden, Jeff Buchsbaum, Thomas J. Fitzgerald, John A. Kalapurakal
PurposeTo review the advances in radiation therapy for the management of pediatric cancers made by the Children's Oncology Group (COG) radiation oncology discipline since its inception in 2000.Methods and MaterialsThe various radiation oncology disease site leaders reviewed the contributions and advances in pediatric oncology made through the work of COG. They have presented outcomes of relevant studies and summarized current treatment policies developed by consensus from experts in the field.ResultsThe indications and techniques for pediatric radiation therapy have evolved considerably over the years for virtually all pediatric tumor types, resulting in improved cure rates together with the potential for decreased treatment-related morbidity and mortality.ConclusionsThe COG radiation oncology discipline has made significant contributions towards the treatment of childhood cancer. Our discipline is committed to continuing research to refine and modernize the use of radiation therapy in current and future protocols with the goal of further improving the cure rates and quality of life of children stricken with cancer.



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