Adaptive radiotherapy for head and neck cancer: Pitfalls and possibilities from the radiation oncologist's point of view
Sandra Nuyts,
Heleen Bollen,
Avrahram Eisbruch
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundPatients with head and neck cancer (HNC) may experience substantial anatomical changes during the course of radiotherapy treatment. The implementation of adaptive radiotherapy (ART) proves effective in managing the consequent impact on the planned dose distribution.MethodsThis narrative literature review comprehensively discusses the diverse strategies of ART in HNC and the documented dosimetric and clinical advantages associated with these approaches, while also addressing the current challenges for… Show more
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