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Table 2 Carbon ion radiotherapy regimens

From: Accuracy of methionine-PET in predicting the efficacy of heavy-particle therapy on primary adenoid cystic carcinomas of the head and neck

Tumor site

Number of patients

Total dose (GyE)

Fraction dose (GyE)

Nasal cavity

7

(10%)

52.8-70.8

3.3-4.4

Paranasal sinus

21

(31%)

52.8-70.8

3.3-4.4

Salivary gland

9

(13%)

57.6-64.0

3.6-4.0

Oral cavity

14

(21%)

57.6-64.0

3.6-4.1

Pharyngolarynx

10

(15%)

57.6-64.8

3.6-4.0

Orbita

2

(3%)

57.6, 64.0

3.6, 4.0

Lacrimal gland

2

(3%)

57.6, 64.0

3.6, 4.0

Lacrimal sac

1

(2%)

57.6

57.6

Ear canal

1

(2%)

52.8

52.8