[Fast neutrons in the treatment of malignant neoplasms]

Vopr Onkol. 1997;43(5):515-8.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

More than 250 patients, mainly with locally advanced tumors of the head, neck and breast were treated with a I MeV beam of fast neutrons emitted from a BR-10 reactor. The fast neutron contribution to the total dose of the radical component of complex gamma-neutron therapy was 20-40%. Said modality was shown to improve the results of treatment for laryngeal and breast tumors. The 5-year actuarial survival following complex gamma-neutron therapy for laryngeal cancer was 89.25, while in controls--65.2% (p < 0.005). The 5-year actuarial overall survival in breast cancer patients treated with fast neutrons was 66.5%: gamma-neutron therapy alone--46.0% (p < 0.05).

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Fast Neutrons*
  • Female
  • Gamma Rays
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects
  • Radiotherapy / methods
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Survival Analysis
  • Treatment Outcome