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Biological growth parameters (tumor volume, doubling time with regard to a tumor site, a macroscopic type of tumor growth and semiregression time in radiotherapy or in its combination with radiomodifying agents) were analyzed in 180 esophageal cancer patients. Immediate and short-term results of therapy were shown to be in direct relation to the above factors. The most favorable prognosis is to be expected in the group of patients with fast growing tumors (doubling time less than or equal to 64 days) Unless a tumor of the esophagus has become large (a tumor volume not more than 68.6 cm3), it means exophytic or mixed growth, and radiotherapy is recommended in combination with radiomodifying agents, first of all with local hyperthermia. |
