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Radiation Treatment For Cervical Esophagus: Patterns Of Practice Study In Canada, 1996, Patricia Tai, Jake Van Dyk, Edward Yu, Jerry Battista, Matthew Schmid, Larry Stitt, Jon Tonita, Terry Coad
Radiation Treatment For Cervical Esophagus: Patterns Of Practice Study In Canada, 1996, Patricia Tai, Jake Van Dyk, Edward Yu, Jerry Battista, Matthew Schmid, Larry Stitt, Jon Tonita, Terry Coad
Edward Yu
PURPOSE: To assess the patterns of practice among Canadian radiation oncologists who treat esophageal cancers, using a trans-Canada survey, completed at the end of 1996. METHODS AND MATERIALS: One of 3 case presentations of different stages of cervical esophageal cancer was randomly assigned and sent to participating radiation oncologists by mail. Respondents were asked to fill in questionnaires regarding treatment techniques and to outline target volumes for the boost phase of radiotherapy. Radiation oncologists from 26 of 27 (96%) of all Canadian centers participated. RESULTS: High-energy X-rays (>/= 10 MV) were employed by 68% of the respondents in part …