Introduction Improving the Effectiveness of Radiation Therapy Improving Quality of Life Summary References Improving the Effectiveness of Radiation Therapy Two major developments have evolved in ...

Surrounded by markers, paint brushes and tape, Jenny Kerlin sits for hours, decorating custom treatment masks for cancer patients at University of Cincinnati Health Medical Center, where she has ...

Two new exploratory studies of radioenhancers used in combination with radiation therapy in the treatment of head and neck cancers showed that these agents can boost the effectiveness of radiotherapy ...

MSK radiation oncologist Dr. Nancy Lee helped design the clinical trial showing that immunotherapy given around surgery could reduce recurrence of some head and neck cancers. A phase 3 clinical trial ...

Head and neck cancer is a broad term for several types of cancers that include the mouth (oral cavity), throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx), sinuses and nose cavity, and salivary glands. Head and ...

Dr. Douglas Peterson presents the latest evidence-based guideline from ISOO, MASCC, and ASCO on the prevention and management of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) in patients with head and neck cancer treated ...

Swallowing difficulties are common in HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer treatments, affecting quality of life. Radiation leads to dry mouth, while surgery can cause chewing and mouth opening issues.

After being diagnosed with Stage 3 head and neck cancer, St. John resident David Berwanger faced a grueling treatment regimen that included chemotherapy and radiation. The 60-year-old husband and ...

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy did not increase the risk for feeding tube dependence for patients with oropharyngeal ...

Genetic testing can identify patients with HPV-positive throat cancer who may benefit from lower radiation doses, according ...