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Review
. 2015 Dec;29(6):1093-106.
doi: 10.1016/j.hoc.2015.07.008.

Radiation Oncology--New Approaches in Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck

Danielle N Margalit  1 , Jonathon D Schoenfeld  1 , Roy B Tishler  2
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Review

Radiation Oncology--New Approaches in Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck

Danielle N Margalit et al. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 2015 Dec.

Abstract

The many advances in radiotherapy for squamous cell cancer of the head and neck described in this article will have significant effects on the ultimate outcomes of patients who receive this treatment. The technological and clinical advances should allow one to maintain or improve disease control, while moderating the toxicity associated with head and neck radiation therapy.

Keywords: Adaptive replanning; Head and neck; Image guided; Intensity modulated radiation therapy; Radiation planning; Squamous cancer.

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