RADIATION-THERAPY FOR PRIMARY NON-HODGKINS-LYMPHOMA OF THE HEAD AND NECK IN STAGE I-II

  • 1 August 1986
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 162  (8) , 478-483
Abstract
From September 1977 through January 1983, 34 previously untreated cases with primary non-Hodgkin''s lymphoma of the head and neck in stage I-II were treated at our department. 16 cases were classified into stage I and 18 into stage II. Patients were treated with 4 MV X-ray (40 to 45 Gy) which encompassed Waldyer''s ring and supraclavicular region with or without chemotherapy. The survival rates at three years were 93% and 50% in stage I and II, respectively. Stage, surface markers (T- and B-cell analysis) and initial primary site and the level of lymph node involvement [18] were important prognostic factors. Chemotherapy in pre- or post-irradiation was essential, especialy for cases in stage II. It was also indicated that the adequacy of radiation portal with special reference to anatomical consideration was necessary.

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