Elderly patients represent a growing subgroup of cancer patients for whom the role of
radiation therapy is poorly defined. Older patients are still clearly underrepresented in …

Background and purpose Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) are associated with
locoregional control (LRC) in head-and-neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients …

Background The prognostic role of the C‐reactive protein (CRP) in head and neck
squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has not been well investigated. This meta‐analysis …

Background and purpose To establish a clinically feasible prognostic score and nomogram
based on easily accessible clinical data that will aid decision-making in elderly head-and …

Background In locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LA-SCCHN) at
least 200mg/m2 (standard dose 300 mg/m2) of cisplatin concomitant with radiotherapy …

Background Concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT)-induced oral mucositis (OM) causes
oral pain, malnutrition, and impaired quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer …

Simple Summary As the long-term effects of radiotherapy on the quality of life (QoL) of
elderly (≥ 65 years) patients with head-and-neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) are …

Simple Summary Sarcopenia, ie, the loss of muscle mass is a risk factor for reduced survival
and increased treatment-associated toxicities in many cancers, and it increases with age. In …

Purpose To evaluate the clinical characteristics and prognosis of elderly nasopharyngeal
carcinoma (NPC) patients receiving intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). Methods From …

Objective This study evaluated the association of pretreatment serum C-reactive protein
(CRP) level with prognosis in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma …