Role of radiotherapy in the combined treatment of uterine choriocarcinoma with brain metastasis] |
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| Authors: | B O Toloknov Z P Mikhina K P Laktionov E E Makhova |
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| Affiliation: | N.N. Blokhin Center for Cancer Research, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow. |
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| Abstract: | A retrospective analysis of data on 27 patients with uterine choriocarcinoma metastatic to the brain and other distant sites treated at the Center's Clinic (1980-1996) has been undertaken. Advantages offered by combined treatment (irradiation of the brain + combination chemotherapy) of 15 patients are discussed and practical advice is given. |
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