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Kiyoshi Nakamatsu
Oncology
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Erythropoietin/Erythropoietin-receptor system as an angiogenic factor in chemically induced murine hepatic tumors
To clarify the role of erythropoietin (Epo) in hepatic tumor angiogenesis, expression of Epo and its receptor (Epo-R) and content of Epo were investigated in murine chemically induced hepatic tumors.
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Comparison of outcomes between overlap** structure-based and non-overlap** structure-based optimization for simultaneous integrated boost IMRT for malignant gliomas
Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) can deliver different doses to two target volumes with high conformity. The purpose of the present study was to compare outcomes provided by two different optimization m...
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Treatment outcomes and dose-volume histogram analysis of simultaneous integrated boost method for malignant gliomas using intensity-modulated radiotherapy
The aim of this article is to report the treatment outcomes, toxicities, and dosimetric feasibility of our simultaneous-boost intensity-modulated radiotherapy (SIB-IMRT) protocol.
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Efficacy of silodosin in patients undergoing brachytherapy: a randomized trial involving a pressure flow study
The purpose of the study is to investigate the efficacy of an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist (silodosin) for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with interstitial 125I implanta...
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Clinical results of definitive-dose (50 Gy/25 fractions) preoperative chemoradiotherapy for unresectable esophageal cancer
The clinical results of definitive-dose preoperative chemoradiotherapy (CRT) of 50 Gy/25 fractions/5 weeks for unresectable esophageal cancer were analyzed.
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Clinical outcomes of IMRT planned with or without PET/CT simulation for patients with pharyngeal cancers
Clinical results of computed tomography (CT) simulations and [18F]-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET)/CT simulations were compared retrospectively.
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Open AccessEvaluation of multiple institutions’ models for knowledge-based planning of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for prostate cancer
The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of a commercial knowledge-based planning system, in volumetric modulated arc therapy for prostate cancer at multiple radiation therapy departments.
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Open AccessMechanical performance of a commercial knowledge-based VMAT planning for prostate cancer
This study clarified the mechanical performance of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) plans for prostate cancer generated with a commercial knowledge-based treatment planning (KBP) and whether KBP system ...
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Definitive chemoradiotherapy for anal canal cancer: single-center experience
Chemoradiotherapy (CRT) is a standard treatment for anal canal cancer although many patients with anal canal cancer undergo surgery in Japan. The efficacy of CRT for anal canal cancer was evaluated retrospecti...
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Stereotactic body radiotherapy in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and interstitial pneumonia: a review
Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) can yield excellent local tumor control, as well as survival benefit comparable to that of surgery for early-stage lung cancer. However, in terms of toxicity, SBRT mi...
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Multi-institutional feasibility study of intensity-modulated radiotherapy with chemotherapy for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer
This multi-institutional clinical trial evaluated the feasibility of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
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External beam radiotherapy combination is a risk factor for bladder cancer in patients with prostate cancer treated with brachytherapy
To investigate the risk of bladder cancer (BCa) in patients treated with brachytherapy for prostate cancer (PCa).
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Difference in failure patterns after stereotactic body radiotherapy for lung cancer according to clinical T stage based on 4D computed tomography
Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a treatment option for early-stage lung cancer. We aimed to examine the differences in failure patterns after SBRT according to the clinical T stage.
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Clinical course of longer than five years after definitive radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
This study aimed to reveal the long-term outcomes and late toxicities (> 5 years) after definitive intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).
