title: The influence of dose on the long-term control of Classic (non-AIDS associated) Kaposi's sarcoma by radiotherapy.
abstract: Between 1972 and 1985, 82 Classic Kaposi's Sarcomas were treated by radiotherapy in the Division of Radiation Oncology at NYU Medical Center. Doses ranged from 650 cGy in 1 fraction to 3,500 cGy in 10 fractions, reflecting the judgement of the responsible physician. A correlation was observed between the treatment given and the likelihood of long-term response. Doses of 2750 cGy or more delivered in 10 fractions over 2 weeks, or their equivalent, were associated with significantly better long-term local control. We therefore conclude that doses of this magnitude are appropriate for the long-term care of Classic Kaposi's sarcoma.
authors.affiliation: Division of Radiation Oncology, NYU Medical Center, N.Y. 10016.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D012514:Sarcoma, Kaposi / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D013997:Time Factors