Characteristics and Management of Post Treatment Pharyngeal Ulceration in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients Treated with Definitive Radiation/Chemoradiation

Treatment of oropharyngeal cancer with definitive radiation/chemoradiation (RT/CRT) is an effective treatment and rapid regression of tumor can occur. Following treatment some patients will develop a pharyngeal ulcer which may or may not be associated with disease persistence. Data for the management of ulcers could improve post radiation care.

Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics - March 14, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: N.M. Woody, B. Prendes, K. Dennert, S.R. Campbell, R. Duggal, C.A. Fan, D.S. Buchberger, J. Ku, J. Scharpf, J.L. Geiger, E. Yilmaz, T. Sussman, N. Silver, J. Miller, N. Karasik, R.W. Davis, D. Bottalico, S.A. Koyfman, E. Lamarre Tags: 186 Source Type: research