Re-irradiation for locally recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Since 1989, 17 patients have undergone re-irradiation for locally recurrent nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC). The dose currently administered externally is 39.6 Gy in 36 fractions (BID) followed by an intracavitary boost (15-20 Gy). Disease persisted in five out of five patients treated palliatively. Eleven of 12 patients treated with curative intent achieved local control.
Medical subject headings
- Carcinoma
- Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local