Evaluation of fast neutron irradiation in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma in cervical lymph nodes

Journal Article · Tue Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(87)90343-9· OSTI ID:5518726

Duncan, W; Orr, J A; Arnott, S J; Jack, W J; Kerr, G R

Analyses have been made of the response of metastatic cervical lymph nodes following neutron therapy, either as part of a randomized trial or in patients treated electively. In the trial patients, the overall regression and local control rates were similar after photons and neutrons. Mobile nodes, less than 3.0 cm, appeared to respond better to neutron therapy, and node masses greater than 3.0 cm had better control after photon therapy. The differences observed however were not statistically significant. There was a highly significant association between the control of the primary tumor and control of nodal disease. No survival advantage for neutrons was observed in association with apparently better control rates in cervical nodes.

• Research Organization: Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, England
• OSTI ID: 5518726
• Journal Information: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 13:12; ISSN IOBPD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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