Frontiers in Oncology (Oct 2016)
Definitive IMRT for Stage III Thymic Carcinoma: A Brief Report and Literature Review
Abstract
IntroductionThymic carcinoma is a rare malignancy often presenting at an advanced stage. Radiosurgery and chemotherapy are often the only treatment options available to physicians.MethodsA 70-year old man presented with an unresectable Stage III thymic tumor and was treated with 45Gy in 12 fractions followed by a boost of 21.6 Gy in 12 fractions. He was also treated with bortezomib for multiple myeloma unrelated to his primary malignancy.ResultsThe patient made a full recovery following the radiation regimen and remained disease free four years after treatmentConclusionExclusive treatment with IMRT provides a viable treatment option for patients presenting with advanced stage thymic carcinoma.
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