Osteoradionecrosis is a relatively rare but potentially morbid and costly complication of
radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment are …

Radiotherapy (RT) or concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) is the cornerstone of organ-
sparing or adjuvant therapy for nearly all head and neck cancers. Unfortunately, aggressive …

Importance Proton radiation therapy (PRT) has reduced radiation-induced toxic effects, such
as mucositis and xerostomia, over conventional photon radiation therapy, leading to …

Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the jaw is one of the most dreaded complications of head and
neck radiation therapy. Despite the evolution of radiation treatment modalities, ORN …

Purpose To retrospectively investigate empirical relative biological effectiveness (RBE) for
mandible osteoradionecrosis (ORN) in head and neck (H&N) cancer patients treated with …

Objective To seek evidence for osteoradionecrosis (ORN) after dental extractions before or
after intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for head and neck cancer (HNC). Methods …

Head and neck cancer poses a particular challenge in radiation therapy, whilst being an
effective treatment modality it requires very high doses of radiation to provide effective …

Opinion statement The application of proton beam radiation therapy in the treatment of head
and neck cancer has grown tremendously in the past few years. Globally, widespread …

Simple Summary Proton therapy is a promising type of radiation therapy used to destroy
tumor cells. It has the potential to further improve the outcomes for patients with head and …

In treating head and neck cancer (HNC), the objectives are provided for best functional
results and minimal risk of serious complications. The choice of appropriate management …