Nawed Alam

Department of Radiotherapy, J. N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh - 202 002, Uttar Pradesh, India

Publications

• Original Article   
  High Dose Rate Intraluminal Brachytherapy (HDRILBT) as a Boost to External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) in Advanced Inoperable Carcinoma Esophagus
  Author(s): Nawed Alam, Mohammad Akram*, Ruquiya Afrose and Siddiqui SA
  
  Aim of study: In certain clinical situations HDRILBT may be an effective alternative modality as a boost to external beam radiation therapy in advanced inoperable carcinoma esophagus. In this study, we evaluated the feasibility, complications and short term response of HDRILBT used as a boost after completion of 40 Gy EBRT with curative intent in inoperable advance stage esophageal cancer. Materials and Methods: After 40 Gy EBRT, 28 patients who could be intubated with 16 F Levine’s tube was given high dose rate (HDRILBT) and formed the study group. The prescription point was at 1 cm from the central axis of the oesophageal catheter. A total dose of 10 Gy in 2 fractions at weekly intervals was prescribed. Results: Treatment result was analysed after 3 months of completion of treatment. It was consist.. Read More»