Lower GI 2017

4. HDR-EBT – Palliation

- Local tumor response only available for 25 patients: median duration 7 months - 14/25 achieved complete remission - 7/25 achieved partial remission - 4/25 reached stable disease - Limited toxicity HDR-EBT: - Simple outpatient procedure - Minimal toxicity - Important role in offering effective and durable palliation for the frail elderly - Can be offered in combination with EBRT when surgery is contra- indicated

Hoskin et al, Radiother Oncol 2004;73(2):195–8.