556 / 1068
4. HDR-EBT – Palliation
- Local tumor response only available for 25 patients: median duration 7
months
- 14/25 achieved complete remission
- 7/25 achieved partial remission
- 4/25 reached stable disease
- Limited toxicity
HDR-EBT:
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Simple outpatient procedure
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Minimal toxicity
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Important role in offering effective and durable palliation for the frail
elderly
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Can be offered in combination with EBRT when surgery is contra-
indicated
Hoskin et al, Radiother Oncol 2004;73(2):195–8.