Can I treat this small larynx lesion with radiation alone? Update on the radiation management of early (T1 and T2) glottic cancer.
This article endeavors to explain the advantages and disadvantages of radiotherapy (RT) versus transoral laser excision (TLE)and to suggest when each modality may be employed for optimal treatment of patients with this heterogeneous group of tumors. It compares RT and TLE using the criteria of cure and local control rates, posttreatment voice quality, side effects and morbidity, cost,convenience, and salvage potential.
Kadish
Sidney P
SP
Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655, USA. KadishS@ummhc.org
D005931:Glottis; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014833:Voice Quality