Technical guidelines for head and neck cancer IMRT on behalf of the Italian association of radiation oncology - head and neck working group
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: Performing intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) on head and neck cancer patients (HNCPs) requires robust training and experience. Thus, in 2011, the Head and Neck Cancer Working Group (HNCWG) of the Italian Association of Radiation Oncology (AIRO) organized a study group with the aim to run a literature review to outline clinical practice recommendations, to suggest technical solutions and to advise target volumes and doses selection for head and neck cancer IMRT. The main purpose was therefore to standardize the technical approach of radiation oncologists in this context. The following paper describes the results of this working group. Volumes, techniques/strategies and dosage were summarized for each head-and-neck site and subsite according to international guidelines or after reaching a consensus in case of weak literature evidence.
Source: Radiation Oncology
Institutions: Ospedale di Circolo di Busto Arsizio, European Institute of Oncology, Azienda Sanitaria Ospedaliera S.Croce e Carle Cuneo, Santa Maria Nuova Hospital, Azienda Usl 8 Arezzo, Ospedale San Donato, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Maggiore della Carita, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Ospedale San Pietro Fatebenefratelli, Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, University of Messina, University of Turin, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, University of Genoa, Instituto Nazionale Tumori Regina Elena
Language: English
Topic: Head and Neck Cancer Studies
Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,290
OpenAlex ID: W2107924942