Radiation Therapy for Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancers.

Radiation Therapy for Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancers.

Dent Clin North Am. 2018 Jan;62(1):99-109

Authors: Lin A

Abstract
Radiotherapy is a key therapeutic modality used in the treatment of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers, whether as definitive treatment or postoperatively for those with high-risk factors after surgery. Although radiotherapy is a proven, effective treatment of cancer control, it can result in significant acute and late toxicities. Pretreatment patient education, supportive care, and posttreatment adherence to rehabilitative and preventive care can help mitigate toxicities. Advances in radiation delivery, such as through continued technological advances, or novel approaches to customizing radiation dose and volume, to maximize the therapeutic efficacy while minimizing side effects, are warranted.

PMID: 29126497 [PubMed - in process]

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