Long-term results of radio(chemo)therapy in metastatic carcinoma to cervical lymph nodes from an unknown primary. Adult Comorbidity Evaluation 27 score as a predictor of survival
ConclusionThe results of our work study demonstrate the high effectiveness of curative (chemo)radiotherapy on the pharyngeal axis and bilateral cervical nodes with long-term locoregional and distant control in 3/4 of the treated patients. N ‑status and comorbidity scores were shown as strong prognostic factors influencing overall survival.
Source: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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