Validation of distant metastases risk-groups in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma patients treated with postoperative intensity-modulated radiotherapy.

CONCLUSION: A model (G2-3/pN2-3) which identifies high DM risk was validated internally. This model might be used to design future prospective studies investigating treatment intensification and/or DM surveillance.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - April 23, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Hosni A, Huang SH, Chiu K, Xu W, Su J, Lu L, Bayley A, Bratman SV, Cho J, Giuliani M, Kim J, O'Sullivan B, Ringash J, Waldron J, Spreafico A, de Almeida JR, Chepeha DB, Irish JC, Goldstein DP, Hope A Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research