Accelerated hypofractionation (OCTA SHOT): Palliative radiation schedule in advanced head and neck carcinoma

Conclusion: The study concludes that this “octa shot” is an effective palliative radiotherapy schedule. With a decreased duration of hospital stay, it is also favorable for outpatients.

Source: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics - December 13, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Shankar Lal Jakhar Ramesh Purohit Akankhsha Solanki P Murali Trupti Kothari Neeti Sharma Harvinder Singh Kumar Source Type: research