[Characteristics of radiotherapy for adolescents and young adults]. / Caractéristiques de la radiothérapie chez les adolescents et les jeunes adultes.

ABSTRACT

Radiotherapy for adolescents and young adults is complex in several aspects. The population is very heterogeneous and has characteristics derived from both paediatric and adult populations both in terms of pathology (anatomical pathology, response to treatment) and the patient's physical, biological and psychological characteristics. This article reviews the characteristics to be taken into account in adolescent and young adult patients radiotherapy and more particularly in some of the most common diseases.