Modern chemoradiation practices for malignant tumors of the trachea: An institutional experience.
Indian J Cancer
;
2014 Jul-Sep; 51(3): 241-244
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in English
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| ID: sea-154365
ABSTRACT
Background:
Malignant tumors of the trachea are rare. A multimodality treatment approach is often necessary. Outcomes of radical non-surgical approaches are sparse. Radiation combined with sequential or concurrent chemotherapy is an important treatment option. Materials andMethods:
We present an analysis of outcomes using modern radiotherapy and chemotherapy for tracheal tumors.Results:
Radiation dose escalation using modern techniques is of benefit for these tumors. The results with chemotherapy are encouraging.Conclusions:
Radiation plays a distinct role and should be a part of treatment for these tumors. The role of chemotherapy needs to be studied further.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Humans
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Tracheal Neoplasms
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Chemoradiotherapy
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Cancer
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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