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THE MAIN PROBLEMS OF RADIOTHERAPY IN LUNG CANCER PATIENTS

Journal Article · · Problems Oncol. (USSR) (English Translation)
OSTI ID:4308718
Indications and contraindications for radical and palliative radiotherapy in lung cancer are discussed. Modern methods of radiotherapy combined with surgery and chemotherapy are reviewed. Data are tabulated on the survival time of 58 patients with inoperable forms of lung cancer treated with x- ray therapy. Two patients were alive after four years. The influence of age on prognosis is discussed. (C.H.)
Research Organization:
Inst. of Oncology of the Academy of Medical Sciences of the USSR
NSA Number:
NSA-12-016162
OSTI ID:
4308718
Journal Information:
Problems Oncol. (USSR) (English Translation), Journal Name: Problems Oncol. (USSR) (English Translation) Vol. Vol: 3
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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