Cancer Science & Therapy

Usha Joseph

Publications

• Research Article
  Effect of Y-90 SIR-Spheres Therapy for Multiple Liver Metastases in a Variety of Tumors
  Author(s): Isis W. Gayed, Hisham Wahba, David Wan, Usha Joseph and Ravi MurthyIsis W. Gayed, Hisham Wahba, David Wan, Usha Joseph and Ravi Murthy
  
  Objective To evaluate the outcomes of patients receiving Y- 90 SIR-Spheres in patients with multiple liver metastases from different tumors. Methods: 29 consecutive patients with multiple liver metastases from colorectal (13), Islet cell tumors (9), carcinoid tumors (4) or non-small cell lung cancer (3) who were treated with Y-90 SIR-Spheres between March, 2003 and February, 2006 were included. Only patients who had follow-up radiological exams at our institution were included. Data regarding Y-90 SIR-Spheres dose, lobe of liver treated, and chemotherapy (CTx) administered were collected. Patients’ outcomes were evaluated based on radiological evidence of change in size and number of liver metastases. Results: The study population included 8 females and 21 males at a mean age of 60y. The mean Y-90 SIR-Spheres dose administered was 39.8 mCi. Both lobes of the liver,.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/1948-5956.1000021

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