Carbon Ion Radiotherapy for Patients with Extracranial Chordoma or Chondrosarcoma - Initial Experience from Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center

Conclusion: The results of this retrospective study are encouraging. Patients with extracranial chordoma or chondrosarcoma treated by CIRT in our center achieved a favorable shot-term outcome, without developing severe acute or late adverse events. The long-term results deserve further investigation, even in a prospective randomized trial.

Source: Journal of Cancer - June 13, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Shuang Wu, Ping Li, Xin Cai, Zhengshan Hong, Zhan Yu, Qing Zhang, Shen Fu Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research