Short-course hypofractionated radiochemotherapy for unresectable locally advanced cancer of the base of tongue: palliation only? A case report and short review of the literature

We present a case of unresectable cancer of the base of tongue treated with hypofractionated 3D conformal radiotherapy and concomitant chemotherapy. Based on the excellent tumour response in this radiotherapy regimen and international experience in short course treatments we shortly reviewed, we pro...

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Published in:Radiation oncology journal 2014, 32(2), , pp.99-102
Main Authors: Kalogeridi, Maria-Aggeliki, Kouloulias, Vassilios, Zygogianni, Anna, Kyrgias, George
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Language:English
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Summary:We present a case of unresectable cancer of the base of tongue treated with hypofractionated 3D conformal radiotherapy and concomitant chemotherapy. Based on the excellent tumour response in this radiotherapy regimen and international experience in short course treatments we shortly reviewed, we propose that this therapeutic approach could be considered in a curative setting for patients unsuitable for the a standard long course radiochemotherapy schedule.
ISSN:2234-1900
2234-3156
2234-3164
DOI:10.3857/roj.2014.32.2.99