This presentation provides a review of workup, staging, and management of pediatric medulloblastomas and primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNETs) including treatment planning considerations and future directions.

The use of radiotherapy (RT) in the management of leukemia has evolved. Historically, RT was critical for disease control in sanctuary sites, such as the central nervous system (CNS) and testes.

The field of cancer is a rapidly evolving field with new treatment approaches moving to clinic on a daily basis. Radiation Oncology is no different. It is extremely difficult for a practicing clinician to stay abreast of new developments in cancer care.

Updates in the treatment of pediatric neuroblastoma and Wilms Tumor are presented, highlighting recent practice-changing publications and evolving study questions.

SBRT is an established treatment for adult patients with cancer. This paper provides a summary of the resources available to guide the use of SBRT in children and young adults with cancer. It also identifies opportunities for future work in this area.

Over the last 10 years, new studies have emerged demonstrating efficacy and safety of re-irradiation for children with recurrent brain tumors.

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Pediatric radiation oncology requires a thoughtful integration of multi-modality care considerations into the radiation treatment paradigm.

Pediatric radiation oncology requires a thoughtful integration of multi-modality care considerations into the radiation treatment paradigm.

Pediatric radiation oncology requires a thoughtful integration of multi-modality care considerations into the radiation treatment paradigm.

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