Increased risk of cerebrovascular mortality in head and neck cancer survivors aged ≥ 65 years treated with definitive radiotherapy: a population-based cohort study.

Qing-Song HeZhen-Ping WangZhao-Jun LiPing ZhouChen-Lu LianSan-Gang WuSi-Fang Chen

Published in: Radiation oncology (London, England) (2021)

Definitive RT but not postoperative RT can increase the risk of CVM among older HNC survivors. Long-term follow-up and regular screening for CVD are required for HNC patients who received definitive RT to decrease the risk of CVM.

Keyphrases

locally advanced
rectal cancer
young adults
squamous cell carcinoma
radiation therapy
early stage
patients undergoing
risk factors
cardiovascular disease