Published 1983 | Version v1
Journal article

Splenic irradiation in chronic myeloid leukemia

  • 1. Department of Radiation Therapy, Gujarat Cancer Research Institute, Ahmedabad, India

Description

Results of splenic irradiation as the initial and only method of treatment are reported in 25 patients with chronic myeloid leukemia. Peripheral remission was induced in all the patients. Induction was achieved after a short period of 11 to 30 days in the majority of the patients, the longest period being 40 days. Several patients were in remission 9 months after treatment. The results are compared with those obtained by chemotherapy. Some advantages of splenic irradiation over chemotherapy are emphasized. (Auth.)

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Journal Title
Acta Radiol., Oncol., Radiat. Ther., Phys. Biol.
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
1
Series
Acta Radiol., Oncol., Radiat. Ther., Phys. Biol.
Journal Page Range
9-12
ISSN
0348-5196