Human cervical cancer clearance after /sup 252/Cf neutron brachytherapy versus conventional photon brachytherapy

Journal Article · Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Am. J. Clin. Oncol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00000421-198408000-00010· OSTI ID:6306399

Maruyama, Y; Muir, W

Tumor clearance pattern was studied for Stage IB carcinoma of the cervix using /sup 252/Cf neutron brachytherapy followed by fractionated radiotherapy as compared to conventional therapy using fractionated radiotherapy followed by /sup 137/Cs photon low-dose rate (LDR) implant therapy. Reduction in bulk of tumor was assessed by regular and frequent serial clinical observations. The tumor clearance pattern of the neutron-treated patients was greatly accelerated and radically different from those treated using conventional radiation.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Kentucky A.B. Chandler Medical Center, Lexington
• OSTI ID: 6306399
• Journal Information: Am. J. Clin. Oncol.; (United States), Vol. 7:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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