The efficacy of neutron therapy in the treatment of malignant salivary gland tumors
Hassen-Khodja R, Lance J M R
Record ID 32004000157
French
Authors' objectives:
This report aims to examine the usefulness and efficacy of neutron irradiation, or neutron therapy, in the treatment of salivary gland cancer.
Authors' recommendations:
According to AETMIS' assessment, the efficacy of neutron therapy is well established in the treatment of inoperable or unresectable salivary gland tumors, regardless of their degree of malignancy or stage of progression, and in cases of large-volume residual diseases after surgical resection. Neutron therapy can, among other things, be used alone to treat unresectable cystic adenoid carcinoma of the salivary glands. Although the results of its use for other types of tumors are promising, further research is necessary.
Even if some Qubec patients had access to this treatment outside the province one should continue to monitor the evolution of radiation therapy technologies and strategies, which is toward both greater precision and the minimization of adverse effects.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.aetmis.gouv.qc.ca/
Year Published:
2003
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Neutron Capture Therapy
- Salivary Gland Neoplasms
Contact
Organisation Name:
Agence d'évaluation des technologies et des modes d'intervention en santé
Contact Address:
2021, avenue Union, Bureau 10.083,Montreal, Quebec H3A S29, Canada.Tel: +1 514 873 2563; Fax: +1 514 873 1369
Contact Name:
demande@inesss.qc.ca
Contact Email:
demande@inesss.qc.ca
Copyright:
Agence d'Evaluation des Technologies et des Modes d'Intervention en Sante (AETMIS)
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