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Proton Beam Radiation Therapy for Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Author(s)
Mendenhall, William M
Beitler, Jonathan J
Saba, Nabil F
Shaha, Ashok R
Nuyts, Sandra
Strojan, Primož
Bollen, Heleen
Cohen, Oded
Smee, Robert
Ng, Sweet Ping
Eisbruch, Avraham
Ng, Wai Tong
Kirwan, Jessica M
Ferlito, Alfio
Publication Date
2023-04
Abstract
To discuss the role of proton beam therapy (PBT) in the treatment of patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). A review of the pertinent literature. Proton beam therapy likely results in reduced acute and late toxicity as compared with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). The extent of the reduced toxicity, which may be modest, depends on the endpoint and technical factors such as pencil beam versus passive scattered PBT and adaptive replanning. The disease control rates after PBT are likely similar to those after IMRT. Proton beam therapy is an attractive option to treat patients with OPSCC. Whether it becomes widely available depends on access.
Citation
International Journal of Particle Therapy 2023
ISSN
2331-5180
Jornal Title
International Journal of Particle Therapy
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Link
https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/32881
Subject
cancer outcomes
head and neck cancer
oropharynx
particle therapy
Title
Proton Beam Radiation Therapy for Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Type of document
Journal Article

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