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Single fraction half body radiation therapy.

C G Rowland

    Clinical Radiology
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    High-dose, single-fraction radiation therapy effectively palliates widespread cancer with tolerable side effects. This approach reduces hospital visits and may be suitable for radical cancer treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Radiation Oncology
    • Palliative Care

    Background:

    • Widespread malignant disease often requires palliative therapy.
    • Traditional palliative treatments can involve frequent hospital visits.
    • Effective symptom management and improved patient quality of life are key goals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of single-fraction, high-dose radiation therapy for widespread malignant disease.
    • To assess the potential of this treatment to reduce patient burden associated with frequent hospital attendances.
    • To explore the theoretical benefits of this approach for radical treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Administration of high-dose radiation therapy in a single fraction.
    • Targeting of both upper and lower halves of the body.
    • Assessment of treatment effectiveness for palliation and patient-reported side effects.

    Main Results:

    • The treatment demonstrated extremely effective palliation of widespread malignant disease.
    • Observed side effects were tolerable for patients.
    • The method successfully avoided the need for numerous hospital attendances for palliative therapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Single-fraction, high-dose body radiation is a highly effective palliative treatment for widespread cancer.
    • The treatment offers good patient tolerance and convenience by reducing hospital visits.
    • Its efficacy and theoretical tumor cell kill suggest potential for consideration in radical treatment strategies.

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