Californium-252 brachytherapy for anal and ano-rectal carcinoma

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · Nucl. Sci. Appl.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6698952

Cross, B; Maruyama, Y; Proudfoot, W; Malcolm, A

Surgery has historically been the standard treatment for anal, ano-rectal and rectal carcinoma but is prone to local or regional failure. Over the past 15 years there has been increasing interest in and success with radiation therapy and combined chemoradiotherapy for treatment of anal and ano-rectal cancers. Cf-252 brachytherapy combined with external beam teletherapy has been investigated for anal and ano-rectal lesions at the Univ. of Kentucky with encouraging results.

• Research Organization: Radiation Therapy Oncology Center, Univ. of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY
• OSTI ID: 6698952
• Journal Information: Nucl. Sci. Appl.; (United States), Vol. 2:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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