Fatigue following radiation therapy in nasopharyngeal cancer survivors: A dosimetric analysis incorporating patient report and observer rating

Radiation therapy (RT) is a mainstay in the management of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), commonly in combination with chemotherapy [1]. Given that the RT target volume for these patients is at the base of the skull (and often intracranial), intimate with numerous critical central nervous system (CNS) structures, clinicians must balance goals of maximizing disease control while minimizing treatment-related toxicity [2]. The use of intensity-modulated RT (IMRT) in the treatment of NPC has allowed for enhanced delivery of therapeutic doses and improved quality of life (QOL) [3 –5].

Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology - January 13, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: MD Anderson Head Neck Cancer Symptom Working Group Tags: Orignal Article Source Type: research