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Metabolism-Guided LATTICE Radiotherapy in an Elderly Patient with Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Treated with Curative Aim: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background and clinical Significance: The management of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in elderly patients is a clinical scenario that is currently under debate. Case Presentation: Patients over 65 years old are particularly vulnerable, and the administration of curative oncological care is challenging. Furthermore, such treatment has the potential to be extremely toxic. Spatially fractionated radiation therapy (SFRT) is a radiotherapy modality that offers a promising approach for treating tumors. This method involves the delivery of a spatially modulated dose, resulting in highly non-uniform dose distributions. This leads to the generation of peaks and valleys of doses within a target volume. In this case study, a patient with an ulcerating lesion on the right cheek was treated with a two-phase radiotherapy regimen. The purpose of the first procedure was to stimulate the immunogenicity of the tumor microenvironment. In the second part of the procedure, standard fractionated irradiation was delivered with curative aim. Conclusions: The clinical response indicates that this combination of high-dose “localized” and low-dose irradiation can produce immunological effects with an acceptable toxicity profile.

Source: Reports — Medical Cases Images and Videos

DOI: 10.3390/reports8040213

Authors: Giuseppe Iatì, Silvana Parisi, Giacomo Ferrantelli, Stefano Pergolizzi

Institution: University of Messina

Language: English

Topic: Head and Neck Cancer Studies

Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,689