1. Modern chemoradiation practices for malignant tumors of the trachea: An institutional experience.
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Joshi, N., Mallick, S., Haresh, K. P., Gandhi, A., Prabhakar, R., Laviraj, M. A., Sharma, D. N., Julka, P. K., and Rath, G. K.
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TUMORS ,TRACHEA ,CANCER chemotherapy ,RADIOTHERAPY ,INTRATRACHEAL drug administration - Abstract
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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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