Published December 2013 | Version v1
Journal article

Three cases of unresectable locally advanced breast cancer treated with local injection of the new radiosensitization (KORTUC)

  • 1. Osaka Medical Coll., Takatsuki, Osaka (Japan)
  • 2. Shimane Univ., Faculty of Medicine, Izumo, Shimane (Japan)

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New radiosensitization therapy named Kochi Oxydol-Radiation Therapy for Unresectabe carcinomas (KORTUC) using a new agent containing 0.5% hydrogen peroxide and 0.83% sodium hyaluronate is the world first treatment developed in Japan. The agent was injected into tumor two times per week under ultrasonographic guidance. Unresectable locally advanced breast cancer is radiation resistance. The local control is difficult in a conventional radiation therapy. In 3 cases, KORTUC was enforced safety, and remarkable effects was admitted. (author)

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Journal Title
Rinsho Hoshasen
Journal Volume
58
Journal Issue
13
Journal Page Range
p. 1881-1886
ISSN
0009-9252