Whole pelvis megavoltage irradiation with single doses of 1000 rad to palliate advanced gynecologic cancers. [Incidence and severity of acute complications]

Journal Article · Wed Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 1979 · Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(79)91212-4· OSTI ID:6294315

Boulware, R J; Caderao, J B; Delclos, L; Wharton, J T; Peters, L J

This study reviews the experiences at M.D. Anderson Hospital of treating advanced gynecologic malignacies for palliation with single doses of 1000 rad per fraction. When feasible, this treatment was repeated twice (for a total of 3 treatments between intervals of 3 to 4 weeks. The patients who received 3 treatments had the best palliation; 2 treatments were more effective than 1. The palliative response was good in cervix, vagina, and vulva, poor in endometrial and ovarian carcinoma. The follow-up was short in some cases, but the acute complications appear minimal.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Texas System Cancer Center, Houston, TX
• OSTI ID: 6294315
• Journal Information: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 5:3; ISSN IOBPD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
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