High dose rate mold brachytherapy of early gingival carcinoma: A clinical report

Evaluation of a device for attenuation of electron release from dental restorations in a therapeutic radiation field

“…1,2 Modern radiation therapy allows an accurate dose concentration on the tumor. [3][4][5] In spite of this accuracy, the position of many oral tumors results in the involvement of the mucous membrane of the entire mouth. Curative radi-…”

Use of customized intraoral mold high-dose-rate brachytherapy in the treatment of oral cavity cancer in an elderly patient

“…[6][7][8] There has been increased interest in the use of customized intraoral mold HDR brachytherapy for oral malignancies. [9][10][11][12] This provides an additional option for patients with superficial oral cavity cancers that can be used as monotherapy or boost. It is particularly suitable for elderly patients because of the noninvasive nature, shorter treatment, and low toxicity profile.…”

“…There were also case reports demonstrating that 40 Gy in 10 fractions achieved complete response in patients with oral cavity carcinoma. 9 Despite the moderate dose, she achieved complete clinical response for 2 years.…”

HDR Brachitherapy for Basal Cell Carcinoma

“…The use of HDR BT in the treatment of skin cancer has been evaluated in several studies [8][9][10]. Compared to surgery and external beam RT, it is particularly suitable for elderly patients because of the shorter treatment, noninvasive nature and low toxicity [11].…”