Radiotherapy (interstitial irradiation) of carcinoma of the tongue--an analysis of cases in the past 10 years
Ohyama, S.; Sato, S.; Yui, N.; Iida, K.; Omura, K.; Shimada, F.; Takemia, S.; Nakano, M.; Totuka, Y.; Mizukoshi, T.
Gan no Rinsho. Japan Journal of Cancer Clinics 31(14): 1762-1770
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-4949 PMID: 4087382 Document Number: 255651
A total of 82 histologically proven squamous cell carcinomas of the tongue, which were treated by interstitial irradiation (radium) at Chiba Cancer Center from 1973-1982, were reviewed. The cumulative five-year survival rate of all cases was 64%: 78% in Stage I and II group, 68% in Stage III and 47% in Stage IV. Local recurrence was noted in eight cases (10%) and later cervical node metastases in 14 cases 25% in T 1-4 N 0). The incidence of mandibular osteoradionecrosis was 18 cases (22%).