Radiation therapy in the treatment of irresectable adenocarcinoma of the pancreas

Twenty‐nine patients with irresectable adenocarcinoma of the pancreas were treated with radiotherapy between 1961 and 1971. In 6 patients the tumor was widespread. Twenty‐three patients had regional malignancy, and were treated with curative intent. Some patients received adjunctive chemotherapy, us...

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Published in:Cancer 1973-12, Vol.32 (6), p.1341-1345
Main Authors: Haslam, John Battle, Cavanaugh, Patrick J., Stroup, Steven L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma - drug therapy
Adenocarcinoma - radiotherapy
Adult
Aged
Cobalt Radioisotopes
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Female
Fluorouracil - therapeutic use
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Palliative Care
Pancreatic Neoplasms - drug therapy
Pancreatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiotherapy Dosage
Radiotherapy, High-Energy
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