Radioresistance or/and radiosensitivity of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: biological angle

ConclusionsBrachytherapy or/and external-beam radiotherapy are crucial for treating HNSCC especially the early stage patients, but in some patients with locally advanced tumors, their outcome with radiation therapy is poor due to obvious radioresistance. The curative effects mainly depend on the response to radiation therapy so an updated review is needed to optimize further applications in HNSCC radiotherapy.
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research