Radiotherapy for localized sebaceous carcinoma of the eyelid: a retrospective analysis of 83 patients.

The current study retrospectively analyzed the results of radiotherapy for clinically localized sebaceous carcinoma of the eyelid.We reviewed records of 83 patients with histologically confirmed sebaceous carcinoma who were treated radiotherapeutically between 1983 and 2015. Sixty-five patients (78%) were initially treated with radiotherapy of curative intent, while the remaining 18 patients underwent postoperative radiotherapy due to tumor recurrence or positive surgical margins.

Clinical significance of HIF-1alpha expression in patients with esophageal cancer treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy.

Aim: We investigated whether hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1 α) expression in pretreatment biopsies of esophageal cancer is predictive of clinical outcome in patients with esophageal cancer undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CRT).

Patients And Methods: A total of 25 patients were reviewed. Radiotherapy was administered to total doses of 40-66.

Development of gastro-lymphatic fistula during chemoradiotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer: a case report.

This is a case report of a gastro-lymphatic fistula which appeared during chemoradiotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer. A 60-year-old male was referred to the University of the Ryukyus Hospital because of a 10 kg monthly weight loss and dysphagia. Computed tomography (CT) scans indicated thickened esophageal wall at the lower thoracic esophagus and a swollen lymph node attached to the lesser curvature of the stomach.

Concurrent chemoradiation for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina: case series and literature review.

Background: We reviewed our experience with patients with primary squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina who received concurrent chemoradiation therapy (CCRT).

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed six patients (median age, 60 years) with squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina who underwent CCRT between 2002 and 2005 at the University of the Ryukyus Hospital. Two patients were in International Federation of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FIGO) stage II, one in stage III, and three in stage IVA.

Spinal recurrence from intracranial germinoma: risk factors and treatment outcome for spinal recurrence.

Purpose: To analyze retrospectively the risk factors of spinal recurrence in patients with intracranial germinoma and clinical outcomes of patients who developed spinal recurrence.

Methods And Materials: Between 1980 and 2007, 165 patients with no evidence of spinal metastases at diagnosis were treated with cranial radiotherapy without spinal irradiation. The median follow-up in all 165 patients was 61.

[Concurrent chemoradiotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal-report of four cases].

We have treated four Japanese patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal using concurrent chemoradiotherapy. The chemotherapy consisted of one or two cycles of mitomycin C 10 mg/m(2)/day (intravenous bolus injection) on day 1, and 5-fluorouracil 700 or 1,000 mg/m(2)/day (continuous intravenous infusion) on days 2-5 during radiotherapy. The total radiation dose was 40-54 Gy to the primary lesion.

Treatment and prognosis of brain metastases from gynecological cancers.

Brain metastases from gynecological cancers were retrospectively investigated in 18 patients who were treated between 1985 and 2006. Six patients received surgical resection followed by radiotherapy, and 12 patients received only radiotherapy. The median survival for all patients was 4.

Treatment and prognosis of brain metastases from breast cancer.

Background: To analyze retrospectively the results of treatments for patients with brain metastases from breast cancer.

Materials And Methods: The records of 65 breast cancer patients with brain metastases who were treated between 1985 and 2005 were reviewed. For brain metastases, 11 patients (17%) were treated with surgical resection followed by radiotherapy, and the remaining 54 patients were treated with radiotherapy alone.

Radiation enterocolitis requiring surgery in patients with gynecological malignancies.

Purpose: To identify the characteristics, risk factors, and clinical outcomes of radiation enterocolitis requiring surgery in patients with gynecologic malignancies.

Methods And Materials: The records of 1,349 patients treated with pelvic radiotherapy were retrospectively reviewed. The majority of the patients (88%) were treated with 50 Gy or 50.

Hyperfractionated radiotherapy and multi-agent chemotherapy (procarbazine, ACNU and vincristine) for high-grade gliomas: a prospective study.

Aim: To evaluate the feasibility, efficacy and toxicity of hyperfractionated radiotherapy and multi-agent chemotherapy, including procarbazine, nimustine (ACNU) and vincristine, in adults with high-grade gliomas.

Materials And Methods: Radiotherapy was administered using two fractions per day of 1.2 Gy to a total dose of 72 Gy.