[Results of radiation therapy of tonsillar cancer in 161 patients treated between 1950 and 1976 (author's transl)].
161 cases with cancer of the tonsil from 1950 to 1976 are reported. Cure rates in early cases after radiotherapy are about 60%, cure rate in all patients is 26%. Analysis of radiation dose and effect demonstrates, that doses about 1950-2000 ret are necessary for optimal results in cases, in which radiotherapy is planned as sole treatment. Importance of optimal simulator technique, head fixation and verification films is stressed. Using the own results and published data, the indications for radiotherapy and surgery of tonsillar cancer are discussed. In early cases, radiotherapy alone should result in a cure rate about 80%. In all the patients, the cure rate should amount to 40%.
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D014067:Tonsillar Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery
Ergebnisse der Radiotherapie des Tonsillenkarzinoms bei 161 Patienten aus dem Behandlungszeitraum 1950 bis 1976.