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Local control and reduced complications in split course irradiation of prostatic cancer

Journal Article · · Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States)
Split course prostatic irradiation is a treatment technique where 4000 to 4500 rad whole pelvis irradiation is followed by two weeks of rest and additional 2000 to 2500 rad by reduced field technique to a total dose of 6000 to 6500 rad. Eighty-four patients were studied and the results indicated a local regional control rate of 97.6% with an overall 3 year survival without evidence of disease of 96.6% for Stages A and B and 60% for Stage C. Significant complications occurred in 1.2% of the patients. None of the patients needed surgical correction of a complication other than a perineal abscess. The risk/benefit ratio for pelvic and prostatic irradiation favors split course prostatic irradiation in that it demonstrates a low complication rate, high local regional control, and comparable disease-free survival to continuous irradiation.
OSTI ID:
6643414
Journal Information:
Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 7:1; ISSN IOBPD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English