Radiotherapy for unilesional mycosis fungoides.

Author: BradyL, GoodmanR, KantorG, LessinS, MicailyB, MiyamotoC, RookA, VonderheidE C

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PURPOSE: To evaluate the treatment outcome and natural history of patients with the diagnosis of unilesional mycosis fungoides, treated according to a prospective radiotherapy protocol in our institution since July 1975. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A total of 325 patients with the diagnosis of mycosis f...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0360-3016(98)00218-1

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Radiotherapy for Unilesional Mycosis Fungoides

Mycosis fungoides is a type of cutaneous lymphoma, a cancer of the skin. This study investigates the effectiveness of radiotherapy for treating unilesional mycosis fungoides, a condition where the cancer is confined to a single skin lesion. It's like targeting a specific sand dune in a vast desert landscape, aiming to eradicate a localized skin cancer. The study analyzed data from 18 patients who received radiotherapy for unilesional mycosis fungoides.

Radiotherapy Shows Promising Results for Unilesional Mycosis Fungoides

The study found that radiotherapy resulted in a 100% complete response rate, with all treated lesions clearing completely within 4 to 8 weeks after treatment completion. This is like a desert explorer effectively eradicating a patch of invasive desert weeds, restoring the health of the surrounding ecosystem. The study also reported a low relapse rate and no evidence of systemic dissemination of the disease.

Radiotherapy Can Be a Viable Treatment Option for Unilesional Mycosis Fungoides

This study suggests that radiotherapy can be a viable treatment option for unilesional mycosis fungoides, offering a potentially curative approach for this type of skin cancer. It's like finding a powerful tool for managing a specific desert hazard, effectively controlling the spread of a localized threat.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research is like a skilled desert guide, using precise tools and techniques to effectively target and treat a specific skin cancer. The study's findings offer hope for patients diagnosed with unilesional mycosis fungoides, providing a potentially curative treatment option for this type of cancer. It's a testament to the power of research and innovation in finding solutions for challenging health conditions.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 1998-10-29
  2. Date Revised 2019-07-08
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

9788416

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/s0360-3016(98)00218-1

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