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  • Title: [Clinical experience in patients with Pancoast's tumor treated by fast neutron therapy].
    Author: Sawada K, Fukuma S, Seki Y, Tanaka F, Ishida I, Matsumura K, Nakano M, Iida K, Sato S, Umegaki Y, Tsunemoto H, Morita S.
    Journal: Gan No Rinsho; 1983 Feb; 29(2):A-7, 111-4. PubMed ID: 6876398.
    Abstract:
    We review our results with fast neutron therapy in Pancoast's tumor, and compare them with results obtained by photon beam therapy. 13 patients with Pancoast's tumor were divided into two groups; Group I (8 patients) received fast neutron therapy. Group II (5 patients) were treated by voltage X-ray therapy. 1. Group I was comprised of 3 patients receiving mixed beam therapy (TDF 80-100) and 5 patients subjected to boost therapy. All group II patients received 3100 to 8000 rads. 2. Fast neutron therapy was effective in 7 patients. In group II, high voltage X-ray therapy was effective in only 3 patients. 3. Two group I patients are still alive without signs of recurrence. The others died with a mean survival of 11 months. All group II patients died; their mean survival was 4.2 months. Our results suggest that fast neutron therapy is suitable and effective in patients with Pancoast's tumor.
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