Re-evaluation of split-course technique for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck

Journal Article · Mon Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(80)90246-1· OSTI ID:6674234

Parsons, J T; Bova, F J; Million, R R

Therapeutic results of split-course vs. continuous-course external beam irradiation were analyzed retrospectively in 468 consecutive patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, hypopharynx, and supraglottic larynx who were treated with curative intent at the University of Florida between September 1964 and August 1976. 214 patients received split-course treatment and 254 were treated by the continuous-course method. Except for the planned 14 to 16 day interruption after 2820 to 3000 rad in the split-course group, the techniques and total doses of irradiation did not differ. For each stage of disease, patients who received continuous-course irradiation had approximately 10% higher 5-year survival rates than patients who were treated by the split-course technique. The rate of development of late radiation complications was similar for the 2 treatment techniques. Routine use of the split-course technique has been discontinued since the dose required to compensate for the rest interval is unknown.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Florida, Gainesville
• OSTI ID: 6674234
• Journal Information: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 6:12; ISSN IOBPD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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