Study finds more targeted form of radiation improves survival in patients with head and neck cancers

Patients with cancers of the head and neck who  received intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)  - a technology designed to more precisely target cancer cells and spare nearby tissue -  experienced improved outcomes, as well as reduced toxicities, compared to patients receiving conventional radiation therapy, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news