J Blasko, L Becker, T W Griffin, D Y Tong, M Groudine
{"title":"Electron beam therapy of mycosis fungoides.","authors":"J Blasko, L Becker, T W Griffin, D Y Tong, M Groudine","doi":"10.3109/02841867909128218","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/02841867909128218","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sixteen patients with mycosis fungoides were treated with a 3.3 MeV skin electron beam to a dose of 30 Gy over 40 days. Nine patients achieved a complete remission which was generally short. Only two patients remained free of disease one year following treatment. All patients received palliative benefit from treatment, but no significant increase in survival can be anticipated.</p>","PeriodicalId":75417,"journal":{"name":"Acta radiologica: oncology, radiation, physics, biology","volume":"18 4","pages":"321-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/02841867909128218","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11338670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Equivalence of quantitative models for tumour response to ionizing radiation in treatment field optimisation procedures.","authors":"S Graffman, T Groth, B Jung, G Sköllermo","doi":"10.3109/02841867909128184","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/02841867909128184","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Three cell kinetic models of tumour response to ionising radiation were compared with regard to their prediction of variation in curability when the dose to the tumour varied between 54 and 66 Gy given in 30 fractions. It was found that a simple model emulated the results of the more complex ones when the parameters of the simple model were properly adjusted. A comparison of the simple model and the CRE formula gave a similar result.</p>","PeriodicalId":75417,"journal":{"name":"Acta radiologica: oncology, radiation, physics, biology","volume":"18 1","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/02841867909128184","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11639918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimum fractionation for irradiation of carcinoma of the bladder. Experiments based on one case.","authors":"M Mohiuddin, J McDay, D Leeper, S Kramer","doi":"10.3109/02841867909128185","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/02841867909128185","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A patient with multiple metastases of transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder to the skin and subcutaneous tissues proved a model where most of the biologic and host-related factors were constant. The effects of varying the physical factors of radiation dose and time were observed. The results indicate that fractionated irradiation at intervals of 48 h was more effective than at intervals of 24 h and that superfractionation (intervals of 5 h) was not an effective method for the treatment of this tumor. The possible reasons for this effect and the implication for the treatment of bladder carcinoma are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":75417,"journal":{"name":"Acta radiologica: oncology, radiation, physics, biology","volume":"18 1","pages":"11-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/02841867909128185","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11639919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of a low-fat diet on bile salt excretion and diarrhoea in the gastrointestinal radiation syndrome.","authors":"I Bosaeus, H Andersson, C Nyström","doi":"10.3109/02841867909128231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/02841867909128231","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nine patients with diarrhoea and bile salt malabsorption after pelvic irradiation for malignant gynaecologic tumours were treated with a low-fat diet (40 g of fat per day) for 3 to 6 months. Faecal excretion of bile salts decreased in all patients concomitant with relief of symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":75417,"journal":{"name":"Acta radiologica: oncology, radiation, physics, biology","volume":"18 5","pages":"460-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/02841867909128231","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11735767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Accuracy of computerized radiation treatment planning.","authors":"T Väyrynen, K Kiviniitty, P J Taskinen","doi":"10.3109/02841867909128220","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/02841867909128220","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The accuracy of computerized dose planning depends essentially on the computer program. The quickest and simplest way to assess the accuracy of a commercial program is to compare the results of the computer calculations with measured values. The present report deals with the accuracy of the RADPLAN dose planning program in different situations easy to control. The test methods are also applicable to other corresponding systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":75417,"journal":{"name":"Acta radiologica: oncology, radiation, physics, biology","volume":"18 4","pages":"337-42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/02841867909128220","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11728948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Autopsy findings in carcinoma of the esophagus.","authors":"A Bosch, Z Frias, W L Caldwell, W H Jaeschke","doi":"10.3109/02841867909128196","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/02841867909128196","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>At autopsy of 82 cases of carcinoma of the esophagus over a period of 25 years metastatic tumor was found in 42 cases (51%) and residual tumor in the esophagus in 56 cases (86%). The most frequent site of metastases was in the lymph nodes, followed by liver, lung, and adrenal gland. Direct extension of the tumor to adjacent structures was established in 30 cases (36%), and the most frequent structure involved was the trachea. Five cases had a second primary and two cases a second separate lesion at another level of the esophagus.</p>","PeriodicalId":75417,"journal":{"name":"Acta radiologica: oncology, radiation, physics, biology","volume":"18 2","pages":"103-12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/02841867909128196","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11700160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A Arwidi, K Aspegren, N E Augustsson, L Hafström, A Norgren, G Svahn-Tapper
{"title":"Postoperative radiation therapy in mammary carcinoma stage II. Target volume, organs at risk, absorbed dose, time-dose schedule, and dose to organs at risk in a prospective investigation.","authors":"A Arwidi, K Aspegren, N E Augustsson, L Hafström, A Norgren, G Svahn-Tapper","doi":"10.3109/02841867909128213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/02841867909128213","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A standardized programme for postoperative radiation therapy of carcinoma of the breast stage II is reported. The target volume and the organs at risk are defined, and the target absorbed dose and fractionation are specified. The irradiation techniques is briefly described.</p>","PeriodicalId":75417,"journal":{"name":"Acta radiologica: oncology, radiation, physics, biology","volume":"18 4","pages":"273-81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1979-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/02841867909128213","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11728943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of irradiation on the immune function in patients with mammary, pulmonary or head and neck carcinoma.","authors":"E Nordman, A Toivanen","doi":"10.3109/02841867809127685","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/02841867809127685","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The immune functions in patients with mammary, pulmonary, or head and neck tumors were investigated after irradiation. The treatment caused an initial lymphopenia and longlasting depression in the lymphocyte proliferative responses to PHA, Con A and PPD. The percentages and the ratio of E and EAC rosette forming cells remained unchanged.</p>","PeriodicalId":75417,"journal":{"name":"Acta radiologica: oncology, radiation, physics, biology","volume":"17 1","pages":"3-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1978-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/02841867809127685","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11897087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Patient exposures and radiation risks in Swedish diagnostic radiology.","authors":"G Bengtsson, P G Blomgren, K Bergman, L Aberg","doi":"10.3109/02841867809127910","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/02841867809127910","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Results are reported of measurements around 1974 on a thousand patient at 13 Swedish hospitals, and additionally at several photofluorographic and dental installations. Energy imparted as well as doses to the thyroid, breast, lung, bone marrow, ovary and testis have been calculated for many types of examination. Collective doses have been calculated and risk estimates made. The energy imparted corresponds to an annual mean body dose to the Swedish population of about 1 mGy (100 mrad), and the genetically significant dose was about the same as the 1955 total of 0.4 mGy; in both cases the uncertainty of the estimate is about +/- 50%. The possibility of dose reduction by a factor of 2 or more using available techniques is demonstrated. The risk of future serious injury is estimated to 0.0002 cases per joule of energy imparted to the patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":75417,"journal":{"name":"Acta radiologica: oncology, radiation, physics, biology","volume":"17 2","pages":"81-105"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1978-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/02841867809127910","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11897868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bile salt malabsorption in the radiation syndrome.","authors":"H Andersson, I Bosaeus, C Nyström","doi":"10.3109/02841867809127934","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3109/02841867809127934","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The fraction of faecal activity (FBS) excreted after intravenous administration of 14C-labelled cholic acid was measured in 20 patients with gastrointestinal symptoms (diarrhoea, abdominal pains, malabsorption and rectal haemorrhage) after pelvic irradiation. An FBS excretion of 52 +/- 16 per cent (mean +/- SD) was found in 13 patients with diarrhoea and 18 +/- 12 per cent in 7 patients without diarrhoea. In normals the excretion is not above 18 per cent. Bile salt malabsorption appears to be an important factor in the pathogenesis of diarrhoea in these patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":75417,"journal":{"name":"Acta radiologica: oncology, radiation, physics, biology","volume":"17 4","pages":"312-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1978-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.3109/02841867809127934","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11917425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}