Intensity-modulated radiation therapy for head and neck cancer Book Section

  


Authors: Reyngold, M.; Shin, E. J.; Lee, N.
Editor: Bernier, J.
Article/Chapter Title: Intensity-modulated radiation therapy for head and neck cancer
Abstract: Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) has revolutionized the treatment of head and neck cancer. A general overview of IMRT in the treatment of head and neck cancer is provided, focusing on guidelines for target determination and delineation for the different subsites within the head and neck. General facts, general management, target delineation, and IMRT results of specific anatomic subsites are outlined, including the nasopharynx, the oropharynx, the hypopharynx, the larynx, the oral cavity, and the thyroid which are discussed along with cancer of unknown primary. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2011, 2016.
Keywords: head and neck cancer; target delineation; intensity-modulated radiation therapy; subsites; target determination
Book Title: Head and Neck Cancer: Multimodality Management. 2nd ed
ISBN: 978-3-319-27599-4
Publisher: Springer  
Publication Place: Cham, Switzerland
Date Published: 2016-01-01
Start Page: 301
End Page: 315
Language: English
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-27601-4_16
PROVIDER: scopus
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85017066942&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-319-27601-4_16&partnerID=40&md5=a6aa18390f7c6d4a88228524d39a8a29
Notes: Book Chapter: 16 -- Export Date: 2 May 2017 -- Source: Scopus
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