Proton therapy for pediatric head and neck malignancies.

Jennifer VogelStefan BothMaura KirkHann-Hsiang ChaoRochelle BagatellYimei LiRichard WomerNaomi BalamuthAnne ReillyGoldie KurtzRobert LustigZelig TochnerChristine E Hill-Kayser

Published in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2017)

In this study, we report low rates of acute toxicity in a cohort of pediatric patients with head and neck malignancies. PBT appears safe for this patient population, with local control rates similar to historical reports. Longer follow-up will be required to evaluate late toxicity and long-term disease control.

Keyphrases

oxidative stress
liver failure
case report
respiratory failure
emergency department
drug induced
aortic dissection
intensive care unit
young adults
hepatitis b virus