International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Aug 2005
Toxicities and effects of involved-field irradiation with concurrent cisplatin for unresectable carcinoma of the pancreas.
To evaluate local effects and acute toxicities of involved field irradiation with concurrent cisplatin (CDDP) for unresectable pancreatic carcinoma. ⋯ Involved-field irradiation with concurrent daily CDDP was well tolerated without compromising locoregional effects.
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Aug 2005
The structural characteristics of radiation oncology in Japan in 2003.
To ascertain the basic structural characteristics of radiation oncology facilities in Japan, we conducted a national survey on their status in 2003. The aims of the survey included the following: present status of radiation treatment facilities, equipment, personnel, patient loads, and other factors. ⋯ Facilities surveys continue to provide a source of census data on radiation oncology in Japan, allowing comparisons among facility groups and over time.
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Aug 2005
Functional outcome of patients with benign meningioma treated by 3D conformal irradiation with a combination of photons and protons.
To evaluate efficacy and tolerance of external fractionated combination of photon and proton radiation therapy (RT) for intracranial benign meningiomas. ⋯ These results stressed the clinical efficacy of fractionated-associated photon-proton RT in the treatment of meningiomas, especially on cranial nerve palsies, without severe toxicity in almost all patients.
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Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys. · Aug 2005
Results of stereotactic radiosurgery for patients with imaging defined cavernous sinus meningiomas.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of stereotactic radiosurgery as primary management for patients with imaging defined cavernous sinus meningiomas. ⋯ Radiosurgery was an effective primary management strategy for patients with an imaging defined cavernous sinus meningioma. Except in situations of symptomatic mass effect, unusual clinical presentation, or atypical imaging features, surgery to confirm the histologic diagnosis is unlikely to provide clinical benefit.