International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Aug 1999
Smart (simultaneous modulated accelerated radiation therapy) boost: a new accelerated fractionation schedule for the treatment of head and neck cancer with intensity modulated radiotherapy.
To report the initial experience in the definitive treatment of head and neck carcinomas using SMART (Simultaneous Modulated Accelerated Radiation Therapy) boost technique. Radiation was delivered via IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy). The following parameters were evaluated: acute toxicity, initial tumor response, clinical feasibility, dosimetry and cost. ⋯ SMART boost technique is an accelerated radiotherapy scheme that can be delivered with acceptable toxicity. It allows parotid sparing as evidenced both clinically and by dosimetry. Initial tumor response has been encouraging. It is clinically feasible and cost saving. A larger population of patients and a long-term fol
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Aug 1999
High dose rate transperineal interstitial brachytherapy for cervical cancer: high pelvic control and low complication rates.
To report the clinical outcome for cervical carcinoma treated with external beam pelvic radiotherapy and interstitial high dose rate (IS-HDR) brachytherapy. ⋯ We report excellent local and regional pelvic control results using a 6 fraction IS-HDR brachytherapy protocol for cervical carcinoma. The incidence of severe complications is low and suggests that a consistent brachytherapy technique and multiple HDR fractions are therapeutically advantageous to patients treated for cervical carcinoma.