Recurrence patterns after a decreased dose of 40Gy to the elective treated neck in head and neck cancer.
CONCLUSIONS: The actuarial rate of recurrence in the electively irradiated lymph node regions was 3.9% (95% CI 1.8-6.0) at 2years. This incidence is comparable to recurrence rates after standard dose of 50Gy, suggesting that lower doses to the elective neck do not result in higher regional recurrences.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - Category: Radiology Authors: Nevens D, Duprez F, Daisne JF, Schatteman J, Van der Vorst A, De Neve W, Nuyts S Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research
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