Modern chemoradiation practices for malignant tumors of the trachea: An institutional experience.
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2014-07
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Background: Malignant tumors of the trachea are rare. A multimodality treatment approach is often necessary. Outcomes of radical non-surgical approaches are sparse. Radiation combined with sequential or concurrent chemotherapy is an important treatment option. Materials and Methods: We present an analysis of outcomes using modern radiotherapy and chemotherapy for tracheal tumors. Results: Radiation dose escalation using modern techniques is of benefit for these tumors. The results with chemotherapy are encouraging. Conclusions: Radiation plays a distinct role and should be a part of treatment for these tumors. The role of chemotherapy needs to be studied further.
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Chemoradiation, modern, tracheal tumors
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Joshi N, Mallick S, Haresh K P, Gandhi A, Prabhakar R, Laviraj M A, Sharma D N, Julka P K, Rath G K. Modern chemoradiation practices for malignant tumors of the trachea: An institutional experience. Indian Journal of Cancer. 2014 Jul-Sep; 51(3): 241-244.