| Autor: |
William R. Jewell, Eashwer K. Reddy, Leela Krishnan, Fen Wang, Mazin Al-Kasspooles, Bruce F. Kimler, Gregory J. Kubicek |
| Rok vydání: |
2008 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Kansas Journal of Medicine. 2:1-7 |
| ISSN: |
1948-2035 |
| DOI: |
10.17161/kjm.v2i1.11282 |
| Popis: |
Background. The role of external beam radiation in the treatment of melanoma remains controversial. While melanoma is no longer considered radio-resistant, the indications and outcomes for adjuvant radiation therapy in melanoma patients are still evolving. Methods . A retrospective review was conducted of patients diagnosed with malignant melanoma and treated with postoperative radiation therapy at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Results. Forty-five patients (27 male; 18 female) with a diagnosis of malignant melanoma were treated with external beam radiation therapy for curative intent between 1985 and 2005. Local control at the treatment site was achieved in 42 of 45 patients and was maintained in 35 patients (78%) at a median follow-up of 14 months. The median time for freedom from any disease progression was 12 months. Conclusions . Radiation therapy is an effective option for management of patients with malignant melanoma with local control being achieved and maintained in the majority of patients. KJM 2008; 2(1):1-7. |
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