Radiotherapy of bronchogenic carcinoma: analysis of a treatment schedule designed for use with hyperbaric oxygen. [/sup 60/Co]

Journal Article · Wed Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.140.1.7244227· OSTI ID:6120491

Sause, W T; Sweeney, R A; Plenk, H P; Thomson, J W

All cases of bronchogenic carcinoma treated with curative intent over an eight-year period were reviewed. Most were treated with 12 x 400 rad in 32 days using /sup 60/Co, a schedule designed to optimize the radiation-sensitizing properties of hyperbaric oxygen. While O/sub 2/ gave no obvious benefit, overall four-year survival was 10.6% and that of patients with good prognostic indicators was 18%. No radiation myelitis was observed. This protocol delivers an adequate tumor dose and appears to be tolerated well by most patients.

• Research Organization: LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT
• OSTI ID: 6120491
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 140:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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