Abstract:OBJECTIVE: 1. To analyze the response of neck disease to treatment with primary chemoradiation. 2. To determine when neck dissection should be done following chemoradiation. METHODS: Retrospective review of patients with head and neck cancer (HNSCC) treated with chemoradiation with curative intent at a Veterans' Administration hospital, with specific attention given to the response of the neck disease to the treatment. RESULTS: Thirty-two patients were identified who received concomitant chemotherapy and radia… Show more
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