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Current considerations for radiotherapy in HPV‐associated head and neck cancer

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Human papillomavirus (HPV)-mediated oncogenesis confers increased sensitivity to radiotherapy and HPV head and neck cancer is associated with improved patient outcomes. As such, management of HPV-related head and neck cancer requires a multidisciplinary approach that balances maximizing locoregional control with minimizing treatment-related toxicity. We highlight considerations in radiation dose and target delineation, as well as considerations for chemoradiation, postoperative radiotherapy, and single modality, definitive radiotherapy.

Source: Journal of Surgical Oncology

DOI: 10.1002/jso.26689

Authors: Linda Chen, Nadeem Riaz, Nancy Lee, Sean McBride

Institution: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Head and Neck Cancer Studies

Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Cancer Institute