Assessing the efficacy of palliative radiation treatment schemes for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: a meta-analysis.

Gustavo A VianiAndre G GouveiaFernando K MatsuuraLeonardo V F NevesGustavo N MartaMelvin L K ChuaY Fabio Moraes

Published in: Reports of practical oncology and radiotherapy : journal of Greatpoland Cancer Center in Poznan and Polish Society of Radiation Oncology (2023)

Palliative RT achieves tumor response and symptom relief in incurable HNC patients. Short course RT of BED > 60 Gy using IMRT could improve its therapeutic ratio. SBRT should be considered when available.

Keyphrases

squamous cell carcinoma
end stage renal disease
palliative care
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
radiation therapy
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
advanced cancer
patient reported outcomes
radiation induced