Published September 1987 | Version v1
Journal article Metadata-only

Prophylactic cerebral irradiation in small cell lung carcinoma

Creators

  • 1. Centre de Lutte contre le Cancer Gustave-Roussy, 91 - Villejuif (France)
  • 2. Hopital Intercommunal, 94 - Creteil (France)

Description

Prophylactic cerebral irradiation reduces significantly the occurrence of cerebral metastases, but its modalities need to be defined. Late neurological sequelae have been reported. Prospective trials are required in order to define its exact value

Abstract (French)

L'irradiation prophylactique cerebrale diminue significativement la frequence des metastases cerebrales mais sa place reste a definir. Des sequelles neurologiques a long terme ont ete decrites. Des essais prospectifs permettront de definir exactement sa place

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (French)
L'irradiation cerebrale de principe dans les carcinomes bronchiques a petites cellules

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Bull. Cancer
Journal Volume
74
Journal Issue
5
Series
Bull. Cancer.
Journal Page Range
569-573
ISSN
0007-4551
CODEN
BUCAB

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
19031693
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
BRAIN; CARCINOMAS; DELAYED RADIATION EFFECTS; FRACTIONATED IRRADIATION; METASTASES; PATIENTS; PREVENTIVE MEDICINE; RADIATION DOSES; RADIATION INJURIES; RADIOTHERAPY; RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASES
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; BODY; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; DISEASES; INJURIES; IRRADIATION; MEDICINE; NEOPLASMS; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANS; RADIATION EFFECTS; THERAPY