2019
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1696724
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Factors Associated with and Temporal Trends in the Use of Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Pituitary Adenoma in the National Cancer Database

Abstract: Purpose Radiation therapy represents an uncommon but important component of treatment plans for some pituitary adenomas (PAs). Although radiation therapy has been used to treat pituitary adenomas for over a century, general trends in the usage of radiation therapy for this purpose have not been reviewed. Additionally, there are few large studies evaluating how radiation therapy is used for the treatment of these benign tumors. Investigating these trends and identifying any variations in radiation therapy utili… Show more

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“…However, in the same period, disease control has also decreased from 72% to 68% [ 1 ]. Another interesting trend observed in parallel with the decrease in RT use in patients with acromegaly has been the increasing percentage of patients in surveillance without any treatment [ 2 ]. These trends are compelling to reevaluate the role of RT in the modern treatment of patients with acromegaly.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, in the same period, disease control has also decreased from 72% to 68% [ 1 ]. Another interesting trend observed in parallel with the decrease in RT use in patients with acromegaly has been the increasing percentage of patients in surveillance without any treatment [ 2 ]. These trends are compelling to reevaluate the role of RT in the modern treatment of patients with acromegaly.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%