Proton Radiotherapy to Reduce Late Complications in Childhood Head and Neck Cancers

Proton Radiotherapy to Reduce Late Complications in Childhood Head and Neck Cancers

In most childhood head and neck cancers, radiotherapy is an essential component of treatment; however, it can be associated with problematic long-term complications. Proton beam therapy is accepted as a preferred radiation modality in pediatric cancers to minimize the late radiation side effects. Gi...

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Main Authors: Michael T. Spiotto, MD, PhD, Susan L. McGovern, MD, PhD, G. Brandon Gunn, MD, David Grosshans, MD, Mary Frances McAleer, MD, PhD, Steven J. Frank, MD, Arnold C. Paulino, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Particle Therapy Co-operative Group 2021-06-01
Series:International Journal of Particle Therapy
Subjects:
radiotherapy
radiotherapy, intensity-modulated
proton therapy
neoplasms, radiation-induced
Online Access:https://theijpt.org/doi/pdf/10.14338/IJPT-20-00069.1

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