Early volume variation of positive lymph nodes assessed by in-room MVCT images predicts risk of loco-regional relapses in head and neck cancer patients treated with IMRT.

CONCLUSION: A limited shrinkage of PNs during treatment is associated with poorer outcome in terms of T/N relapses. The early variation of PNs observed on in-room images may provide useful information about the individual response with potential application in guiding an early adaptation of the treatment.
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Source: Acta Oncologica - July 23, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Belli ML, Fiorino C, Zerbetto F, Raso R, Broggi S, Chiara A, Cattaneo GM, Di Muzio N, Dell'oca I, Calandrino R Tags: Acta Oncol Source Type: research