Mycosis fungoides: radiation therapy.
Radiation therapy is the most effective single agent for the treatment of mycosis fungoides. There are well-defined dose-response relationships for achieving a complete response as well as the durability of this response. Techniques of electron beam therapy have been developed that permit treatment of the entire skin. Total-skin electron beam therapy is an important form of management, especially for patients who have thick generalized plaque or tumorous disease. Radiation therapy may also be used selectively for treatment of extracutaneous disease.
Hoppe
Richard T
RT
Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California 94305, USA. hoppe@reyes.stanford.edu
D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009182:Mycosis Fungoides / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy / Q000379:methods*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D015996:Survival Rate; D016896:Treatment Outcome