International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics
Volume 69, Issue 2 , Pages 475-482 , 1 October 2007

Boron Neutron Capture Therapy in the Treatment of Locally Recurred Head and Neck Cancer

  • Leena Kankaanranta, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oncology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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  • Tiina Seppälä, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physical Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
    • Boneca Corporation Ltd, Finland
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  • Hanna Koivunoro, M.Sci.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physical Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
    • Boneca Corporation Ltd, Finland
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  • Kauko Saarilahti, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oncology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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  • Timo Atula, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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  • Juhani Collan, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oncology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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  • Eero Salli, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • HUS Medical Imaging Center, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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  • Mika Kortesniemi, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • HUS Medical Imaging Center, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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  • Jouni Uusi-Simola, M.Sci.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physical Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
    • HUS Medical Imaging Center, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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  • Antti Mäkitie, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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  • Marko Seppänen, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Turku PET Centre, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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  • Heikki Minn, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oncology, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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  • Petri Kotiluoto, M.Sci.

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    • VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Espoo, Finland
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  • Iiro Auterinen, M.Sci.

      Affiliations

    • VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Espoo, Finland
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  • Sauli Savolainen, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physical Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
    • HUS Medical Imaging Center, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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  • Mauri Kouri, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oncology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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  • Heikki Joensuu, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oncology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Heikki Joensuu, M.D., Department of Oncology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Haartmaninkatu 4, FIN-00029 Helsinki, Finland. Tel: (+358) 9-471-73208; Fax: (+358) 9-471-74202

Received 7 January 2007 ,Revised 10 March 2007 ,Accepted 12 March 2007.

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 Presented at the 12th International Congress on Neutron Capture Therapy, Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan, October 9–13, 2006.

 Supported by grants from the Academy of Finland and Helsinki University Central Hospital research funds. L.K., T.S., H.K., J.C., M. Kortesniemi, J.U.-S., S.S., and M. Kouri have received financial compensation from Boneca Corporation Ltd for the work done to treat BNCT patients. H.J. has received financial compensation from Boneca Corporation Ltd for consultations. H.K. is an employee of Boneca Corporation Ltd.

PII: S0360-3016(07)00555-X

doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2007.03.039

International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics
Volume 69, Issue 2 , Pages 475-482 , 1 October 2007

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