Cf-252 neutron brachytherapy of short duration for bulky neck tumors

Journal Article · Thu May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1986 · Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(86)90034-9· OSTI ID:5268756

Maruyama, Y; Beach, J L

Cf-252 (Cf) neutron brachytherapy (NT) was tested for treatment of bulky neck tumor masses in 13 patients. Complete regression (CR) or partial regression (PR) was obtained in 100% and local control in 85%. Tumors cleared rapidly and completely after an implant therapy of 4-7 hrs. Short duration Cf-NT can produce rapid and complete clearance of bulky tumors. Efficacy was independent of the implant time duration and without unusual adverse side effects or complications. The median survival time (MST) of patients dying of their disease was 6.8 months and 48% of treated patients survived greater than 18 months despite their advanced diseased status.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington
• OSTI ID: 5268756
• Journal Information: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 5; ISSN IOBPD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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