Comparison three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy versus intensity modulated radiation therapy in local control of head and neck cancer

Conclusion: Postoperative IMRT of carcinoma buccal mucosa and alveolus resulted in the highest LC rate of all the treatment subgroups assessed hence should be generously recommended in such cases especially ones with unfavorable features such as close resection margin, nodal involvement, locally advanced tumor (>T1N0), or recurrent disease, respectively. Despite definitive IMRT, locoregional control in carcinoma buccal mucosa and alveolus remain unsatisfactory, comparable to that following definitive 3D-CRT.
Source: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research