Long-term outcomes of definitive radiation with volumetric modulated arc therapy and concurrent chemotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma of the anus in a regional Australian cancer centre.

Michael Ti HsiehThomas Philip ShakespeareLauren WinkleyDaniel GoonetillekeShaun Zheng Liang YapAbdul Rahim Mohd Tahir

Published in: Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology (2024)

Outcomes for anal SCC after definitive chemoradiotherapy using VMAT in our regional cancer centre results in low rates of grade 3/4 toxicity, high rates of organ preservation and excellent survival outcomes.

Keyphrases

locally advanced
squamous cell carcinoma
papillary thyroid
rectal cancer
squamous cell
radiation therapy
lymph node metastasis
type diabetes
stem cells
oxidative stress
metabolic syndrome
radiation induced
glycemic control