[Accelerated postoperative immunotherapy for cerebral glioma] [English Abstract, Journal Article] Vopr Onkol 2008; 54(1):102-4.
Procedure of accelerated immunotherapy for cerebral glioma is presented. Large fractions of radiation ranged from 3 Gy, 5 times a week, to a total focal dose of 51 Gy. After accumulation of total doses of 18, 33 and 48 Gy, vincristine was injected intravenously. Urea derivatives were given on reaching 21, 36 and 51 Gy. Treatment with the immunomodulator roncoleukine was carried out on completion of radiotherapy. An evaluation of the immediate end results of accelerated immunotherapy showed improved survival as compared with standard treatment.
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