Comparative cohort study of volumetric modulated arc therapy for squamous cell cancer of unknown primary in the head and neck-Involved neck only versus mucosal irradiation.

Wai-Yan PoonMaureen ThomsonPhilip McLooneChristina WilsonRobin CrosbieStefano SchipaniDerek GroseAllan JamesCarolynn LambMohammed RizwanullahFrances CampbellFiona EastonClaire Paterson

Published in: Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery (2020)

INO radiotherapy for patients with SCCUP of the head and neck is a safe treatment strategy resulting in clinically significant lower RT doses to OARS. Acute and late toxicities are reduced without detriment to patient survival.

Keyphrases

squamous cell
liver failure
early stage
radiation induced
case report
radiation therapy
respiratory failure
locally advanced
drug induced
young adults
intensive care unit
rectal cancer
replacement therapy
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
acute respiratory distress syndrome