Carcinoma of major salivary glands

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Abstract
Ninety-four patients with carcinoma of the major salivary glands seen at Indiana University Hospitals from 1960–1977 were studied. Eighty-four patients completed their planned course of therapy, and 49 of 84 patients remain alive with no evidence of disease 2–17 years following treatment. Comparison has been made for three modalities: surgery alone, radiation therapy alone, and a combined approach. Surgery alone was used for treatment of early lesions, and 22 of 38 patients (58%) remain free of disease. Radiation therapy alone was used for advanced cases and palliation, and 6 of 16 patients (37.5%) remain free of disease. In the combination treatment, 21 of 30 patients (70%) are alive and free of disease from 2–17 years after treatment. Ten patients did not complete treatment and all of these patients died of disease. Cancer 45:693-697, 1980.