Cancer is a global issue majorly affecting developing countries. According to a survey, 63%
of deaths due to cancer are reported from developing countries. There are different …

Purpose Radiation-induced fibrosis (RIF) is a long-term side effect of external beam
radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer. It results in a multitude of symptoms that …

The treatment planning process for patients with head and neck (H&N) cancer is regarded
as one of the most complicated due to large target volume, multiple prescription dose levels …

Oral cavity carcinoma (OCC) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients
with head and neck cancer. Although the incidence has decreased over the last decade …

This review summarizes the beginning of radiotherapy, techniques of modern radiation
therapy with different types, toxicities induced by radiotherapy and their management. Head …

Background and purpose In 2000, a panel of experts published a proposal for the selection
of lymph node target volumes for definitive head and neck radiation therapy (Radiother …

PURPOSE To provide evidence-based recommendations for prevention and management
of salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia induced by nonsurgical cancer therapies …

Background and purpose Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) provides the
possibility of dose-escalation with better normal tissue sparing. This study was performed to …

Radiation therapy induces DNA damage and inflammation leading to fibrosis. Fibrosis can
occur 4 to 12 months after radiation therapy. This process worsens with time and years …

Highlights•Nanocarriers with the ability to target tumors are being increasingly explored.•
Nanomedicine aid in maintaining a balance between efficacy and toxicity.•Recent advances …