Results of irradiation in squamous cell carcinomas of the glossopalatine sulcus.
Eighty-one patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the glossopalatine sulcus received definitive megavoltage irradiation at M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute. Such tumores have a specific natural history and spread pattern. Almost all T2 and T3 lesions are controlled with 7,000 rads/7 wk.-7,500 rads/7 1/2 wk. The time-dose data for control of these lesions by radiotherapy indicate the importance of precise treatment. Complications are found to be dose related.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*